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Aston Martin’s pace deficit labelled “embarrassing” by F1 pundit Karun Chandhok
Karun Chandhok has criticized Aston Martin’s significant pace deficit in Formula 1 as “embarrassing.”
Despite high expectations with a new car by Adrian Newey and an engine partnership with Honda, Aston Martin has struggled in the 2026 season, currently last in the constructors’ championship.
Reliability issues have plagued the team, with Fernando Alonso finishing 18th at the Japanese Grand Prix, one lap down.
Former Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley may join Aston Martin, but Chandhok believes their struggles go beyond finding a team principal.
Chandhok emphasized the need for technical solutions to address the performance gap, rather than focusing on leadership changes.
