Honda F1 chief makes ‘realistic’ prediction for Aston Martin at Miami GP
Honda F1 chief Shintaro Orihara has downplayed expectations for Aston Martin's performance at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, citing ongoing power unit and vibration issues that have plagued the team's start to the season. Despite some progress during the spring break, Orihara stated that improvements will not result in noticeable on-track gains. Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll continue to face health concerns due to severe vibrations from the AMR26 car.
- ▪Aston Martin has scored zero points in the first three rounds of the 2026 F1 season due to technical and reliability issues with their new Honda power unit.
- ▪Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have reported losing feeling in their hands and feet due to persistent vibrations from the AMR26 car.
- ▪Honda and Aston Martin conducted additional static testing in Sakura to address vibration issues, implementing minor countermeasures ahead of Miami.
- ▪Honda’s Shintaro Orihara stated that the team should not expect 'big jumps' in performance at the Miami Grand Prix despite recent efforts.
- ▪Fernando Alonso expressed his desire to continue racing in F1 beyond the current season, citing his passion for the sport.
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