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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

Autosport

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

The Independent UK

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

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

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

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”

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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 Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

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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Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

Autosport

Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis

Honda’s power unit has proven inadequate, and Aston Martin is attempting to help the Japanese manufacturer solve its battery issues

Motorsport

Aston Martin "lost testing", claims Will Buxton after AMR26 struggles in Bahrain

Will Buxton argues Aston Martin “lost” Bahrain pre-season testing as Honda’s new engine left the team unable to properly judge the true potential of Adrian Newey’s first AMR26

Motorsport

David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare

David Croft says he feels for Lawrence Stroll after a dire Bahrain test left Aston Martin slow and unreliable

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Ralf Schumacher questions whether Honda underestimated F1’s 2026 power unit rules

The former F1 driver says Aston Martin’s investment demands answers on whether Honda’s concept can be fixed, or needs rebuilding

Motorsport

Aston Martin handed hefty blow as Ralf Schumacher brands 2026 start as "massive disaster"

Ralf Schumacher has criticised Aston Martin’s troubled 2026 start in Bahrain testing, warning that Newey, Stroll, Alonso and Honda face mounting pressure to fix major concerns quickly

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes magic and Ferrari’s rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power

Motorsport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

Motorsport

F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

As Formula 1 steps into largely unknown territory, there is plenty to look forward to in 2026

The Independent UK

Red Bull’s chief F1 designer leaves team – two weeks before 2026 season

Craig Skinner, who has been with Red Bull for 20 years, has now moved on from the Milton Keynes outfit

Motorsport

Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves F1 team

A Red Bull Racing veteran of 20 years, chief designer Craig Skinner is moving on from the Formula 1 team

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