Fernando Alonso
Alonso calls for flexible strategy in Aston Martin's troubled Australian GP
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Fernando Alonso has advised his Aston Martin team to retire from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at the first sign of trouble to protect future races. The team faces severe issues with its Honda power unit, limiting them to about 25 laps in the 58-lap event. Alonso starts 17th after a double Q1 exit in qualifying.
Lance Stroll described his battle with teammate Fernando Alonso at the Japanese Grand Prix as their own 'Aston Martin championship' amid the team's poor start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Aston Martin sits bottom of the standings after three races, plagued by Honda power unit vibrations and other issues. Stroll retired early, while Alonso finished for the first time this year.
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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.