Aston Martin and Honda report progress on F1 power unit reliability

Aston Martin drivers completed both the sprint and the main race at the Miami Grand Prix for the first time this season after fixes addressed vibration issues in the Honda power unit. The team had struggled with reliability problems earlier in the year but showed clear improvement in Florida. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both finished the weekend without major incidents.

The switch to Honda engines created unexpected challenges for Aston Martin at the start of the 2026 season. Vibrations repeatedly damaged batteries and affected the drivers during the first three grands prix, resulting in just one official finish and multiple retirements. One car stayed in Japan after the Suzuka round so engineers could study the problems during the five-week break in April.

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Audi F1 cars with engine smoke and technical issues during the Miami Grand Prix race
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After a chaotic sprint weekend, Audi encountered further power-unit and technical problems during the main Miami Grand Prix, affecting both drivers once again.

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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Honda has brought hardware changes to the Miami Grand Prix to address excessive engine vibrations plaguing Aston Martin's dismal start to the 2026 F1 season. The team sits bottom of the championship after three races, with no points scored. Officials express confidence in the updates ahead of this weekend's event.

Aston Martin remains the only Formula 1 team without major upgrades to its car since the March Japanese Grand Prix. The team plans to introduce significant updates no earlier than July.

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