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Honda ‘don’t know’ if Aston Martin F1 issue can be fixed
Aston Martin’s F1 partner, Honda, is uncertain about the root cause of the problems faced during pre-season testing. This led to multiple issues with the new Honda power unit and a battery problem that affected drivers like Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Honda’s Racing Corporation president and COO admitted to facing several challenges during testing and are working on identifying the source of the problems at their Sakura base. With the Australian Grand Prix just a week away, Honda’s concerns cast doubt on Aston Martin’s F1 2026 campaign. Team boss Newey and Honda are under pressure to resolve the issues before the season opener in Melbourne on March 8th.
