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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 struggles at Spa ahead of new F1 car debut

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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9:27 AMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin braced for one more weekend of pain in F1 Belgian GP

What they're saying

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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
— Motorsport.com

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