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Aston Martin is understood to be facing a key delay in its preparations for the private behind-closed-doors test in Barcelona.
Aston Martin is facing delays at the start of the 2026 F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona, with the team set to miss the first two days of the behind-closed-doors test.
The Silverstone-based team’s “most optimistic” scenario is to hit the track on Wednesday, January 28th.
Minor setbacks have led to the delays, with the team planning to confirm its run plan for Barcelona at the beginning of the new week.
Equipment and team personnel have already arrived in Barcelona for the test starting on Monday.
Aston Martin, aiming for success in 2026, made significant investments and secured a Honda engine deal for the new regulations.
The team, boasting an experienced line-up, has high hopes for challenging for F1 championships with its new developments and leadership in place.
