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F1 2026: Honda release grim statement after Aston Martin meltdown
Honda has expressed their strong dissatisfaction with Aston Martin’s testing challenges, as evidenced by their recent struggles in Bahrain.
Aston Martin faced setbacks both in Barcelona and Bahrain, with Lance Stroll acknowledging a significant performance gap compared to their competitors.
Issues such as a battery malfunction and shortage of power unit parts disrupted both Honda and Aston Martin’s test plans in Bahrain, resulting in limited running.
The collaboration between Honda and Aston Martin teams in tackling these challenges was highlighted, but overall, the performance and reliability fell short of expectations.
Despite the difficulties faced during testing, both manufacturers are actively working on solutions to improve their performance before the upcoming Formula 1 season.
