Aston Martin struggles at Spa ahead of new F1 car debut
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Aston Martin is facing significant challenges during the ongoing Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The team has struggled with performance issues related to both its car and Honda power unit. With the arrival of a long-awaited B-spec Formula 1 car scheduled for Hungary next week, Aston Martin is looking to turn its fortunes around after this difficult weekend.
- •Aston Martin is undergoing a tough weekend in F1 at Spa-Francorchamps.
- •The team has encountered issues with its car and Honda power unit.
- •The B-spec car is set to debut in Hungary next week.
- 9:27 AMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin braced for one more weekend of pain in F1 Belgian GP
"Aston Martin is counting the days until next week's arrival of its long-awaited B-spec Formula 1 car in Hungary. But before it heads to Budapest, the beleaguered Silverstone squad is having to grind through its toughest weekend yet at high-speed Spa-Francorchamps. Having been well off the pace with both its car and its Honda power unit from day one, both parties have banked on saving their ...Keep reading
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