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Aston Martin’s nightmare continued on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing, with problems leaving its AMR26 stranded in the garage
Aston Martin faced more issues during F1 2026 pre-season testing, including a shortage of parts and a stranded AMR26 in the garage, limiting its mileage.
The team has struggled with performance and reliability problems since the start of its preparations for the 2026 season.
Fernando Alonso’s battery-related issue halted running on Thursday, causing a three-hour setback.
On Friday, the AMR26 failed to leave the pits due to a suspected problem, leading to a very limited run plan for the final day.
Aston Martin’s engine supplier, Honda, highlighted the team’s challenges and the need for a compressed testing program.
The team representative confirmed short stints with 30-minute gaps between runs, focusing on data analysis and testing.
Despite the difficulties, Ferrari and Haas showed promising performance in testing, while Aston Martin struggled to complete the necessary mileage for preparation.
