P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin have had a disastrous start to their F1 2026 season with power unit providers Honda
Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso acknowledges that the team’s struggles are likely to persist in the forthcoming races, as the team has had a difficult beginning to the 2026 season and is last in the constructors’ championship. Even though both cars finished the races in Miami, they were still slow, with no chassis upgrades after a five-week break. However, Aston Martin’s engine partner Honda has resolved some issues, providing a little more comfort for the drivers. Alonso emphasizes the need to take things “step by step” and manage expectations, as significant improvements might not happen until after the summer break. The team’s aspirations hinge on design guru Adrian Newey’s ability to develop innovative upgrades, especially with the current struggles of the AMR26 design. Overall, Aston Martin is gearing up for a challenging period but remains committed to a strong second half of the season.
