Aston Martin struggles with performance issues in Monaco and Barcelona
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Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Following recent races in Monaco and Barcelona, Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack acknowledged the team's difficulties with the AMR26. Despite the different circuit characteristics, the underperformance remains primarily linked to Honda's power unit deficit. The lack of improvement over the last two races raises concerns about the team's prospects moving forward.
- •Aston Martin faced significant challenges in Monaco and Barcelona.
- •Mike Krack admitted the team has little optimism for the AMR26's performance.
- •The weak results are largely attributed to Honda's power unit deficit.
- •Concerns remain about the team's ability to make substantial improvements.
- 9:24 AMAutosport — Aston Martin's harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona
- 9:20 AMMotorsport.com — How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality
"Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack admitted that the weekends in Monaco and Barcelona - at two completely different circuits - left the team with no illusions about the AMR26. While the main reason for the team's weak performance is still clearly linked to Honda's power unit deficit, the last two rounds also showed there is little reason to believe things are significantly better ...Keep reading
"Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack admitted that the weekends in Monaco and Barcelona - at two completely different circuits - left the team with no illusions about the AMR26. While the main reason for the team's weak performance is still clearly linked to Honda's power unit deficit, the last two rounds also showed there is little reason to believe things are significantly better ...Keep reading
"The last two race weekends left no illusions for Aston Martin: its current 2026 package has too many weaknesses - and no great strengths
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External links- AutosportJun 21, 2026, 9:24 AMAston Martin's harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack admitted that the weekends in Monaco and Barcelona - at two completely different circuits - left the team with no illusions about the AMR26. While the main reason for the team's weak performance is still clearly linked to Honda's power unit deficit, the last two rounds also showed there is little reason to believe things are significantly better ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 9:20 AMHow Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack admitted that the weekends in Monaco and Barcelona - at two completely different circuits - left the team with no illusions about the AMR26. While the main reason for the team's weak performance is still clearly linked to Honda's power unit deficit, the last two rounds also showed there is little reason to believe things are significantly better ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:20 AMHow Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality
The last two race weekends left no illusions for Aston Martin: its current 2026 package has too many weaknesses - and no great strengths
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