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Valhalla Ditches Reverse Gear, Uses Front Electric Motors for Backward Drive
technology12 days ago

Valhalla Ditches Reverse Gear, Uses Front Electric Motors for Backward Drive

Aston Martin’s 2026 Valhalla pairs a V8 with three electric motors: two front motors drive each front wheel for torque vectoring and can spin in reverse when the gearbox is in neutral to provide reverse, while a rear motor engages the even gear shaft to offer electric assist across all gears via a permanently engaged dual-clutch transmission. This design reduces the need for a traditional reverse gear and leverages regenerative braking and engine-generated power to maintain performance.

via The Drive|
#aston-martin#electric-motors#hybrid
Alston Martin’s vibration mystery drags on for Alonso at Suzuka
sports14 days ago

Alston Martin’s vibration mystery drags on for Alonso at Suzuka

Fernando Alonso said vibrations from the Honda engine continued to affect his Aston Martin on Saturday at the Japanese Grand Prix, after Friday had shown little to no issues. With Alonso’s qualifying results sitting in the 21st–22nd range and the team reviewing Friday’s data to explain the reappearance of the problem, Aston Martin’s development—hampered by limited on-track mileage—remains under scrutiny as they seek clarity ahead of further running.

via racingnews365.com|
#aston-martin#fernando-alonso#formula-1
Aston Martin Reboots Leadership Amid Crumbling F1 Season
sports21 days ago

Aston Martin Reboots Leadership Amid Crumbling F1 Season

Two races into the Formula 1 season, Aston Martin is restructuring its leadership after reports that Adrian Newey would step aside to focus on the car; Audi's Jonathan Wheatley was initially linked to take the team principal role but left Audi for personal reasons, throwing the plan into flux. The upheaval highlights a broader crisis: an undriveable car and engine package that raises questions whether leadership changes can salvage the team under Fernando Alonso and owner Lawrence Stroll.

via Defector|
#adrian-newey#aston-martin#f1
Budget cap looms as Aston Martin’s Alonso and Stroll futures come under scrutiny
formula-11 month ago

Budget cap looms as Aston Martin’s Alonso and Stroll futures come under scrutiny

David Coulthard warns Aston Martin will rebound from a rocky start but face massive penalties under Formula 1’s cost cap, impacting both Alonso’s looming final years and Stroll’s uncertain future; the driver lineup is under pressure as Stroll battled an engine issue restricting him to 22nd on the grid while Alonso qualified 17th at the Australian GP weekend.

via Motorsport.com|
#aston-martin#budget-cap#fernando-alonso
Honda's post-2021 rebuild stalls Aston Martin in Australia
sports1 month ago

Honda's post-2021 rebuild stalls Aston Martin in Australia

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.

via Last Word On Sports|
#adrian-newey#aston-martin#engine-development
Aston Martin left with no spare Honda batteries for Australian GP
formula-11 month ago

Aston Martin left with no spare Honda batteries for Australian GP

Aston Martin revealed in Melbourne that it has only two spare batteries left for its Honda power units at the Australian Grand Prix, hit by persistent vibration-related failures. With no extra batteries available from Honda and low-fuel running limited, the team faces a precarious weekend as it works with Honda to find a fix and aims to race two cars despite the battery shortage.

via Motorsport.com|
#adrian-newey#aston-martin#australian-grand-prix
F1 2026: Bigger power, tighter energy management, and Apple TV takes the broadcast reins
sports1 month ago

F1 2026: Bigger power, tighter energy management, and Apple TV takes the broadcast reins

F1’s 2026 rules reset brings 1.6 L V6 hybrids with a boosted MGU-K and larger battery, delivering up to 1,006 hp but requiring careful energy deployment (8.5 MJ per lap) through regen and “superclipping”; drivers like Verstappen and Hamilton warn the new energy-management demands, while Aston Martin Honda battles a vibration issue that could jeopardize early races; Apple TV becomes the U.S. broadcaster for F1, offering F1TV Premium via Apple platforms with multi-view feeds, enhanced maps, and live audio and content through Apple Music and related apps.

via Ars Technica|
#apple-tv#aston-martin#energy-management
Newey flags nerve-damage risk forcing heavily restricted Aston Martin run in Australia
sports1 month ago

Newey flags nerve-damage risk forcing heavily restricted Aston Martin run in Australia

Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey says the AMR26’s vibrations from the Honda power unit create a risk of permanent nerve damage to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, meaning they will run very heavily restricted in the Australian Grand Prix until the issue is resolved, with Alonso limited to about 25 laps and Stroll to roughly 15.

via racingnews365.com|
#adrian-newey#aston-martin#fernando-alonso
Aston Martin to cap Australian GP laps over vibration risk to drivers
sports1 month ago

Aston Martin to cap Australian GP laps over vibration risk to drivers

Aston Martin will likely restrict race mileage at the Australian Grand Prix weekend because chassis vibrations could cause permanent nerve damage to drivers, with Alonso warning he might be limited to about 25 laps and Stroll to roughly 15; the team is seeking the vibration’s root cause and has Honda testing fixes as they push to avoid safety and reliability problems while continuing development.

via The New York Times|
#aston-martin#australian-grand-prix#driver-health
Aston Martin trims workforce as tariffs and EV shift reshape luxury auto
business1 month ago

Aston Martin trims workforce as tariffs and EV shift reshape luxury auto

Aston Martin will cut about 600 jobs (20%) after net losses rose by more than 50% last year, blaming US tariffs for the downturn. The luxury carmaker faces a tougher market, needs to accelerate electrification/hybrid tech, and may seek partnerships (e.g., with Mercedes) to regain profitability, while the West Midlands economy feels the impact of the cuts and industry-wide shifts toward EVs and changing consumer demand.

via BBC|
#aston-martin#business#electric-vehicles