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Fernando Alonso will miss Thursday's media day at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix due to the birth of his first child. The Aston Martin driver plans to arrive at Suzuka Circuit on Friday. He will hand over his FP1 session to reserve driver Jak Crawford.

23. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Fernando Alonso will sit out Free Practice 1 at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, with Aston Martin's third driver Jak Crawford driving the AMR26 instead. The move complies with F1 regulations mandating rookie driver sessions. Crawford, last year's F2 runner-up, expressed excitement for the opportunity.

Aston Martin is facing severe challenges at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix due to excessive vibrations in its Honda power unit, leading to battery failures and limited practice running. The team has no spare batteries left, putting its participation in the race in doubt. Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll reported discomfort from the vibrations, with risks of nerve damage limiting their laps.

5. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped FP2 at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with a 1:19.729s lap, ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Teams grappled with energy management under new rules at Albert Park, Aston Martin hit by battery woes, while Ferrari led FP1 but voiced concerns over Mercedes' pace.

Lunaz, a Silverstone-based workshop known for electric conversions, has unveiled a restomodded Aston Martin DB6 featuring a 345 hp gasoline engine instead of electric power. This $1,000,000 vehicle marks a strategic shift for the company, offering clients a choice between internal combustion and zero-emission options. The project represents the 50th completion for Lunaz since its inception.

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Aston Martin concluded its Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain prematurely on Friday, completing just six laps on the final day due to ongoing Honda power unit issues. The team struggled with reliability problems throughout the week, including a battery-related fault that halted Fernando Alonso's running on Thursday. Despite the setbacks, team members expressed determination to address the challenges ahead of the 2026 season opener in Australia.