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Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

Shambolic maiden grand prix weekend for the Aston Martin-Honda partnership means the new team principal will be consigned to a doom loop of everything he hates

Motorsport

Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne

George Russell confirmed his title favourite status by winning the first race of the season, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second. But is Mercedes’ advantage as big as some feared?

Motorsport

Five quick takeaways from the first F1 qualifying session of 2026

As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying

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Why Aston Martin and Honda went public with how dire its F1 2026 situation is

The 2026 F1 season has so far been a disaster for Aston Martin with continuous problems on its Honda power unit, which is suffering excessive vibrations

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place" after horror start to F1 2026 - Adrian Newey

Questions about Alonso's F1 future are louder than ever after Aston Martin's disastrous start to 2026

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso "disappointed" with lack of Honda spares as Aston Martin’s F1 Australian GP in doubt

The situation keeps getting worse for Aston Martin ahead of this weekend's F1 2026 opener in Melbourne

Motorsport

Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

Adrian Newey admits he feels powerless at the start of Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda. Numerous engine issues also have far-reaching consequences for Newey’s development of the AMR26

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Aston Martin fear they may not be able to race in Australian GP after practice disaster

Adrian Newey revealed Aston Martin may not take part in qualifying or the F1 opener in Melbourne after battery problems during practice

The Guardian - UK

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

Aston Martin face a fight just to put a car on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix amid troubles they've laid squarely at the feet of engine partner Honda.

AAP

World title favourite George Russell finishes third in season’s opening practice

Russell finished behind the McLaren of Oscar Piastri and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Timo Glock questions Aston Martin-Honda future after "disastrous" start to 2026

Timo Glock has described Aston Martin’s troubled start to its 2026 Honda partnership as “disastrous”

Motorsport

Adrian Newey doubles down on Aston Martin’s F1 mess: ‘I feel powerless’

Aston’s dire start to the 2026 season continued on Friday as Fernando Alonso failed to take part in first practice

The Independent UK

Jenson Button flags Aston Martin problem amid troubled start at Australian GP

Jenson Button says Aston Martin’s minimal Friday running in Melbourne has left the team learning nothing as reliability fears continue

Motorsport

Mercedes: Aston Martin made “conscious decision” not to use our F1 engines anymore

As the extent of Aston Martin’s struggles with Honda emerges, Toto Wolff makes it clear that Mercedes has nothing to do with its former client’s hardship

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Aston Martin out of spare batteries for Honda power unit at Australian GP

Aston Martin lost two batteries in FP1 for the Australian Grand Prix, logging just three laps

The Independent UK

Fernando Alonso absent from first F1 session in 2026 as Aston Martin’s woes continue

Aston have been plagued by engine problems and are unlikely to finish the Australian GP on Sunday

Motorsport

Aston Martin vibrations like 'electrocuting yourself on a chair', says Lance Stroll

Severe vibrations from the Honda power unit are leading to issues for Aston Martin, which could limit its running in Australia this weekend

The Independent UK

Aston Martin give concerning update on their car before F1 opener

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Valtteri Bottas pokes fun at Aston Martin as Adrian Newey admits Australian GP limits

Valtteri Bottas is back, everyone

Autosport

Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

After talk of 25 laps being a hard limit before drivers risked incurring nerve damage, Fernando Alonso was unequivocal: “If we were fighting for the win, we can do three hours in the car”

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

After talk of 25 laps being a hard limit before drivers risked incurring nerve damage, Fernando Alonso was unequivocal: “If we were fighting for the win, we can do three hours in the car”

Autosport

Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

Aston Martin acknowledges in advance that finishing the Australian Grand Prix will be impossible. But where exactly do Honda and Adrian Newey’s team stand? Four key questions answered

The Guardian - AU

Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP

Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half the race at the season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Why Aston Martin has warned its drivers of ‘permanent nerve damage’ at F1 Australian GP

Aston team principal Adrian Newey revealed the alarming revelation in Melbourne before the F1 2026 season opener, with drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll at risk during longer stints on the track

Motorsport

Aston Martin F1 drivers limited to 25 laps to avoid nerve damage

Engine vibrations through the steering wheel puts drivers at risk of permanent nerve damage

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