Will Buxton argues Aston Martin “lost” Bahrain pre-season testing as Honda’s new engine left the team unable to properly judge the true potential of Adrian Newey’s first AMR26

Aston Martin are in a rough spot ahead of the 2026 season opener in Melbourne, with several problems cropping up around their new AMR26. Adrian Newey, who heads up the team, has openly said they’re be

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

Honda made significant changes to their 2026 power unit plans after Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin last year, the manufacturer has revealed. The new partnership between Aston Martin and Honda faced a tough start in pre-season testing, with technical issues limiting the AMR26’s mileage and top speed.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

Adrian Newey's Aston Martin team has endured an incredibly difficult pre-season for F1 2026, but Fernando Alonso's confidence in him remains

According to a recent report, Aston Martin have shown interest in bringing back former Red Bull designer Craig Skinner. The move could see him link up again with team principal Adrian Newey.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.