Pit Debrief

Mike Krack has discussed the severe vibrations Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin endured at the 2026 Chinese GP and exploring solutions with F1 engine partner Honda

Krack discusses severe vibrations Aston Martin endured at 2026 F1 Chinese GP and working for solutions with Honda

Senjuti Jash3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Chief trackside officer Mike Krack opened up about the severe vibrations the AMR26 was generating in Shanghai, their debilitating impact on Fernando Alonso’s race, and the possibility of finding solutions with F1 power unit supplier Honda following the double DNF Aston Martin encountered at the 2026 Chinese GP. Qualifying in P19 and P21, respectively, Alonso…

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Alonso revisits a decade back amid similar Honda F1 woes in 2026

Darshan Chokhani1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

Fernando Alonso sees things with different perspective and maturity when comparing his time with Honda back in 2015 to 2026, when asked at the F1 Chinese GP. It was a bitter end between Alonso and Honda F1 back in 2017 when McLaren decided to end terms with the Japanese manufacturer after a three-year stint. The…

Adrian Newey confirms Aston Martin faces battery and vibration issues ahead of the F1 2026 Australian GP amid ongoing crisis

Newey opens up about the crisis at Aston Martin ahead of the F1 2026 Australian GP

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Adrian Newey admitted Aston Martin’s new Honda-powered package remains in serious trouble ahead of the 2026 Australian GP, with battery problems and persistent vibration issues forcing the team to focus on survival rather than performance in F1’s first weekend of the new regulation era. The much-hyped partnership is already facing major issues ahead of the…

Aston Martin Honda will be down on power and lap count in F1 Australian GP, as Adrian Newey and Koji Watanabe answers about ongoing issues.

Aston Martin highlights nerve issues for drivers, set for reduced run at F1 Australian GP

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Aston Martin will be down on power and lap count in F1 Australian GP, as Adrian Newey and Honda’s Koji Watanabe answers about ongoing issues. Leading up to the F1 Australian GP, reports indicated that Aston Martin will be down on power in the grand prix and there are chances that they may not complete…

Lance Stroll explains the reliability issues Aston Martin and Honda are facing coming into the 2026 F1 Australian GP.

Stroll addresses Aston Martin’s reliability concerns ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Lance Stroll addressed Aston Martin’s reliability concerns during a print media session at the F1 2026 Australian GP. On Thursday morning, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey and the Honda Racing president discussed the key issues that the team is facing heading into the first race of the season. Lance Stroll discusses the problems the…

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP, Alonso sat down to give his take on the technical issues Aston Martin faces alongside Honda.

Alonso insists he has “100% faith” Honda will fix Aston Martin engine issues ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

As the 2026 F1 season prepares to begin with the Australian GP, Aston Martin and Honda arrive in Melbourne facing a number of technical challenges. During pre-season running, the team encountered issues linked to engine vibrations and reliability, raising concerns about both performance and driver comfort. Speaking to the media ahead of the race weekend,…

Aston Martin faces severe engine issues that may jeopardise their participation in the F1 Australian Grand Prix from the 6th to 8th of March.

Facing issues: Can Aston Martin participate in F1 Australian GP?

Laura Schanz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The 2026 Formula 1 season has not properly started yet and Aston Martin F1 is already facing severe issues. In fact, the issues are so severe that the participation in the Australian Grand Prix is endangered. Is the team around the new team principal Adrian Newey forced to retire their cars after the formation lap…

Aston Martin and Honda leave Bahrain F1 testing on the backfoot after reliability issues and limited running disrupt their goals for 2026.

Aston Martin and Honda reflect on disastrous 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing

Kavi Khandelwal4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

F1’s pre-season testing rarely decides a championship, but it can expose weaknesses, and for Aston Martin and Honda, this Bahrain week did exactly that. Across two tests in the desert, the team logged only 334 laps, the lowest of any team. This left Honda short of the mileage targets it had set ahead of the…

Indycar announced a multiyear extension for General Motors and Honda that will see Chevrolet and Honda gain team charters from the 2028 season.

IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda

Lenny Sundahl1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

On Thursday IndyCar announced a multiyear extension and expansion of its engine partnership with General Motors and Honda. In addition to keeping Chevrolet and Honda in Indycar, the manufacturers will each have a team charter beginning in 2028. This coincides with a long-awaited new car for IndyCar, which both Chevy and Honda will play a…

Andy Cowell says the entire Aston Martin team are excited about their new partnership with Honda ahead of the 2026 F1 season

Andy Cowell discusses Aston Martin’s preparations and new partnership with Honda ahead of 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Ahead of the Barcelona shakedown and official livery reveal for the 2026 F1 season, a special event in Tokyo on Tuesday saw Chief Strategy Officer Andy Cowell shed some light on Aston Martin’s preparations and objectives for the upcoming campaign as they celebrated the beginning of their new partnership with Honda. Having previously been powered…