Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso inspects his car with team mechanics in the garage at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Alonso, who was publicly dismissive when he endured an underperforming Honda engine at McLaren between 2015 and 2017, also shared his concerns. So a solution has to be implemented.”Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin as team principal at the end of last year. Photograph: Joe Portlock/Getty ImagesThe striking revelation is a hammer blow to Aston Martin, who had already been struggling in pre-season testing. Nonetheless there was also a suggestion that there had been no little disconnect between Honda and Aston Martin.

Source: The Irish Times March 06, 2026 02:40 UTC