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Explained: The issues that robbed Aston Martin of laps on day one of F1 testing
Adrian Newey’s aggressive Aston Martin Formula 1 car faced limited mileage on the first day of the 2026 Bahrain test due to a “data anomaly” in the engine. The AMR26 turned heads during the Barcelona shakedown, with Newey designing his first car for Aston Martin after joining them from Red Bull. Aston Martin admitted being behind rivals in car development due to the late start of its windtunnel operations. Developing a new car while using Honda engines for the first time adds complexity to Aston Martin’s pre-season preparations. Lance Stroll could only complete 36 laps on day one of testing in Bahrain, as a data anomaly in the Honda power unit limited his running. Stroll will return on Friday, with Fernando Alonso set to make his track debut the next day. Despite the setback, Stroll’s performance placed him second-to-last on the timesheets, with Lando Norris leading the pack in his McLaren.
