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Aston Martin spotted testing ‘super-illegal’ car during F1 break
The unexpected five-week break from the 2026 F1 season has led to some interesting developments for Aston Martin, including testing a unique car resembling one from a Batman movie.
The hiatus was caused by the cancellations of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grands Prix due to conflicts in the Middle East, leaving a race gap until May after the last event in Japan at the end of March.
Aston Martin faced reliability issues in the recent grand prix, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing the race for the first time.
During the break, the team is likely focusing on resolving problems with their AMR26 car and Honda power unit, while also testing their Valkyrie hypercar in a peculiar new configuration.
There is hope that the break will allow Aston Martin to come back stronger, with potential upgrades to the car design and Honda power unit before the next races and the upcoming Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.
