The disastrous Honda F1 spiral that Aston Martin's now trapped in
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Aston Martin and Honda have faced severe technical issues during the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing, with Honda's engine suffering from low power, efficiency problems, and reliability issues reminiscent of their 2017 struggles with McLaren.
- The partnership's testing mileage is significantly low, averaging just over 240 km per day, far behind rivals like Mercedes and Ferrari, which are completing around 600 km daily, severely limiting development and learning opportunities.
- Persistent technical problems have caused a cycle of limited running and repeated issues, compounded by a shortage of engine parts, forcing Honda to be cautious to avoid critical failures during testing.
- Honda's F1 division has had an 18-month development gap due to its previous withdrawal from the
