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Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the season continued as a fresh power unit problem stopped Fernando Alonso doing a lap of first practice for the Australian GP
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 season got off to a rocky start with a power unit issue causing Fernando Alonso to miss practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
The team has been struggling with vibrations affecting car performance and driver endurance, leading to overall reliability concerns.
Honda has been working on solutions, but Alonso’s absence in FP1 highlighted ongoing challenges.
Despite the setbacks, team principal Adrian Newey remains optimistic about progress throughout the season.
However, Newey pointed out the current struggles with the Honda power unit’s reliability and performance.
He emphasized the complex nature of balancing ICE and electrical energy in the current F1 regulations, highlighting the team’s challenges to overcome.
