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Aston Martin’s nightmare pre-season has continued on the final day of testing in Bahrain.
Aston Martin had a nightmare start to the F1 2026 season, with troubles continuing during pre-season testing in Bahrain, including a Honda power unit problem affecting Fernando Alonso.
The team was unable to run on the final day due to technical issues, limiting Lance Stroll’s track time and causing concerns about the car’s performance.
Honda confirmed investigating a battery issue with their power unit, forcing a restricted run plan focused on short stints and data collection.
Aston Martin’s struggles with reliability have raised questions about their competitiveness in the upcoming season, with the team acknowledging they are behind schedule in terms of testing and development.
Despite the challenges, team representative Pedro de la Rosa expressed confidence in analyzing the data and preparing for the new regulations, emphasizing the need for continued hard work and improvement.
