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Aston Martin struggles with Honda engine issues ahead of summer upgrades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:46 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Aston Martin struggles with Honda engine issues ahead of summer upgrades

Summary

Aston Martin's partnership with Honda for the 2026 season faces severe challenges as the team struggles to manage engine vibrations. Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe stated that the upcoming summer upgrades will not significantly improve performance. The vibrations have caused hardware failures and forced driver retirements, raising safety concerns. Aston Martin aims to stabilize its power unit and improve its standing by the second half of the season, hoping to rejoin the midfield fight.

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By the Numbers

•Honda's engine vibrations have caused early retirements for drivers.
•Fernando Alonso experienced loss of sensation due to extreme vibrations.
•Budget constraints limit Honda's ability to provide major performance upgrades.
•The team plans to focus on chassis updates alongside engine stabilization.
•Aston Martin aims to score points in the latter part of the season.

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12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Martin’s F1 Engine Nightmare Worsens: Honda’s Summer Upgrades Won’t Save the Season

What they're saying

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The highly anticipated 2026 engine partnership between Aston Martin and Honda has violently backfired. Rather than competing for World Championships under the technical leadership of team principal and car designer Adrian Newey, the squad is fighting just to keep its…
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