Aston Martin F1 drivers at risk of nerve damage from car vibrations, will have laps capped in Australian GP
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Aston Martin faces a severe chassis vibration issue in their 2026 Formula 1 car, causing engine reliability problems and significant health concerns for drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, who risk permanent nerve damage after limited consecutive laps.
- Team principal Adrian Newey confirmed the team will likely run restricted race laps at the Australian Grand Prix until the vibration source is identified and resolved, with Alonso and Stroll able to safely complete only 25 and 15 consecutive laps, respectively.
- The vibration problem has also caused physical damage to the car, such as mirrors and tail lights falling off, and has affected engine battery components, with Honda working on fixes tested recently on their engine dyno in Japan.
- Despite these challenges, Newey believes Aston Martin’s
