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Aston Martin was the only team without upgrades in Miami, and the Formula 1 outfit could be forced to wait longer for performance gains
Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack has refrained from speculating on when aerodynamic upgrades will be implemented on the struggling AMR26. Despite the unscheduled five-week break allowing teams to introduce updates, Aston Martin was the lone team not to record any performance improvements on FIA documentation. The focus has been on enhancing drivability, reducing vibrations from the Honda power unit, with performance upgrades taking a secondary role. Krack emphasized the significant progress made in reliability and drivability, hinting at future upgrades without committing to a specific timeline. Fernando Alonso hinted at limited aerodynamic upgrades before summer, while Aston Martin remains motivated to maximize the current package. Currently, Aston Martin and Cadillac are both at zero points for the season, with Aston Martin at the bottom of the Constructors’ table despite Alonso’s 15th place finish in Miami.
