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Fernando Alonso shares Aston Martin update and explains nerve damage risk
After a concerning Bahrain test for Aston Martin, team principal Adrian Newey revealed issues with vibrations from the Honda engine at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
The team faces potential nerve damage due to the vibrations, limiting drivers Alonso and Stroll to covering only 15-25 laps of the Albert Park Circuit.
There are talks of Aston Martin seeking FIA permission to ‘skip’ initial races, though this may violate the Concorde Agreement.
Despite the challenges, Alonso remains optimistic about completing the race and motivating the team going forward.
Countermeasures have been introduced to address engine vibrations, but success remains uncertain until the team hits the track for the race.
Ultimately, the 2026 season did not start as hoped for Aston Martin, with reliability issues overshadowing their championship aspirations with the guidance of Adrian Newey and Fernando Alonso.
