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Honda has confirmed that complications on Thursday will limit Aston Martin to only short stints on the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Honda has confirmed that Aston Martin will only be able to complete short stints on the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain due to complications faced on Thursday. The Japanese manufacturer’s return to F1 with Aston Martin has been plagued by problems during the latter stages of development. Lance Stroll noted a significant gap in the number of laps completed by Aston’s new power unit compared to its competitors. Fernando Alonso clocked 68 laps on Thursday, with his best time proving to be 4.6s off the pace set by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. A battery-related issue halted Alonso’s car, leading to a limited run plan for the final day of testing. Honda is working on resolving the power unit problems, while Aston’s Chief Strategy Officer Andy Cowell is aiding in preparations for the season opener in Melbourne.
