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Aston Martin unretire both cars as Adrian Newey oversees chaotic Australian Grand Prix
During the Australian Grand Prix, Aston Martin boss Adrian Newey witnessed Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both reviving their cars despite retiring earlier in the race.
Aston Martin began a partnership with Honda for the 2026 season to improve their competitiveness in Formula 1.
Issues with the new Honda power unit became evident in Melbourne as Aston Martin struggled compared to their rivals, leading to concerns about the performance of their drivers.
Despite setbacks in practice and qualifying, both Alonso and Stroll managed to start the race but faced challenges due to the power unit vibrations.
Alonso initially retired from the race but later rejoined, while Stroll also retired before resuming the race to finish in P17 after a difficult weekend for the team.
Aston Martin’s struggles in the Australian GP highlighted their need to address performance issues with the new power unit and overall competitiveness in the championship.
