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Aston Martin has confirmed that it will run a shortened programme for the first F1 pre-season test, and will miss Tuesday and Wednesday’s running.
Aston Martin will miss the first two days of Formula 1 pre-season testing, intending to only run on Thursday and Friday in Barcelona.
The team’s new car, the AMR26, designed by Adrian Newey, has garnered significant attention as Newey takes on the role of Team Principal.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are confirmed as the drivers for Aston Martin for the upcoming season.
Aston Martin enters the 2026 season with a new engine partnership with Honda, who recently launched their V6 hybrid power unit.
Fans eagerly await the team’s shakedown later this week and their performance in the upcoming season.
