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Honda has only two batteries left for the F1 Australian Grand Prix, prompting a dire update from Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey, who described the situation as “scary.”
Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey expressed concern over Honda having only two batteries left for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, describing the situation as “scary.” Aston Martin faced issues with the power unit, preventing Fernando Alonso from running in FP1 and limiting Lance Stroll to just three laps. The situation slightly improved in FP2 after fixes were made, with Alonso completing 18 laps and Stroll managing 13, albeit far behind the session leader. Newey highlighted the challenge ahead, with Honda having only two operational batteries for the entire weekend in Melbourne. This battery shortage has left Aston Martin unsure if they can start the race, despite hoping to get both cars on the grid. Unfortunately, Newey confirmed that there are no spare batteries available from Japan to improve the situation.
