Aston Martin e Honda segnalano progressi nell'affidabilità della power unit di F1

Per la prima volta in questa stagione, i piloti della Aston Martin hanno completato sia la sprint che la gara principale al Gran Premio di Miami, dopo che alcuni interventi hanno risolto i problemi di vibrazione della power unit Honda. Il team aveva riscontrato problemi di affidabilità all'inizio dell'anno, ma ha mostrato chiari miglioramenti in Florida. Fernando Alonso e Lance Stroll hanno concluso il weekend senza incidenti rilevanti.

Il passaggio ai motori Honda ha creato sfide inaspettate per la Aston Martin all'inizio della stagione 2026. Le vibrazioni hanno danneggiato ripetutamente le batterie e condizionato i piloti durante i primi tre gran premi, portando a un solo arrivo ufficiale e a numerosi ritiri. Una vettura è rimasta in Giappone dopo il round di Suzuka per permettere agli ingegneri di studiare le problematiche durante la pausa di cinque settimane ad aprile.

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Aston Martin grapples with Honda battery shortages at Australian GP

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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.

Fernando Alonso reported nearly no vibrations from his Aston Martin Honda engine during Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, marking an 80% improvement. However, the issue reemerged unchanged on Saturday, limiting the team's performance in qualifying. Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll will start 21st and 22nd on the grid.

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Following practice session struggles, Aston Martin saw both drivers retire early from the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix due to ongoing battery failures from Honda power unit vibrations and a lack of spares. Team leaders remain optimistic about potential finishes and future improvements.

Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe described concerns over the company's Formula 1 power unit project with Aston Martin as a misunderstanding stemming from staff rotations and a delayed rebuild. Adrian Newey revealed that Aston Martin only learned in November 2025 about significant changes in Honda's team since its Red Bull success. Watanabe emphasized that the partnership is now strong despite challenges like vibration issues.

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Aston Martin will severely restrict its drivers' running in the 2026 Australian Grand Prix due to intense chassis vibrations from its Honda power unit, risking permanent nerve damage. Fernando Alonso faces a 25-lap limit and Lance Stroll 15 laps, with the team expecting early retirements despite countermeasures implemented after pre-season issues.

After a chaotic sprint weekend, Audi encountered further power-unit and technical problems during the main Miami Grand Prix, affecting both drivers once again.

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Aston Martin occupies the last position in the constructors' standings with zero points after the first three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team has faced severe reliability problems, including intense vibrations, limiting its track time. Pundits Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques offered critical evaluations, while praising Fernando Alonso's race starts.

 

 

 

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