Honda's post-2021 rebuild stalls Aston Martin in Australia
TL;DR
Aston Martin’s AMR26 remains the slowest on the grid in Australia, with the focus shifting to Honda’s engine after testing suggested the issue lies with the power unit rather than the gearbox; Adrian Newey reveals Honda’s post-2021 rebuild left them short on experienced staff and continuity, a mismatch exacerbated by the budget-cap era.
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