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Honda has made hardware changes to its Formula 1 engine that will be introduced alongside Aston Martin car improvements at the Miami Grand Prix
Honda has made hardware changes to its Formula 1 engine for the Miami Grand Prix, aligning them with Aston Martin’s car improvements.
Aston Martin and Honda faced a challenging start in 2026, with severe vibrations causing driver discomfort and battery reliability issues.
Short-term countermeasures have eased some troubles, enabling Fernando Alonso to finish 18th at the previous race in Japan.
With the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, Honda and Aston Martin had time to implement further changes and aerodynamic improvements.
Although specifics are kept confidential, these changes aim to address vibration issues and enhance Honda’s reliability.
Aston Martin’s trackside officer confirmed a significant reduction in vibrations with experimental parts tested at Suzuka.
While the extent of changes remains undisclosed, their focus is on improving reliability and performance.
