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Sky Sports commentator Karun Chandhok has launched a scathing attack on the crisis engulfing Aston Martin in F1 in 2026, labelling the Silverstone team as “embarrassing”.
Sky Sports commentator Karun Chandhok criticized Aston Martin’s Formula 1 crisis in 2026, calling the team “embarrassing.” Aston Martin has faced well-documented struggles this year due to the uncompetitive partnership between the AMR26 and Honda, leading to unreliability and poor performance. Speculation arose about Team Principal Adrian Newey’s future, with rumors of Jonathan Wheatley possibly taking over. Chandhok expressed doubt about Wheatley’s status and emphasized that Aston Martin’s issues surpass the need for a new team principal. The team’s technical difficulties, particularly with Honda, require specialized expertise to overcome. Chandhok’s candid assessment highlights the urgency for Aston Martin to address its performance challenges and make improvements moving forward.
