2026 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

[KimiRai]

ALO very mad about lack of power in radio. Later words are more diplomatic to the press, but its a mask. IMO the reason he has not renewed yet.

"With this engine, we cannot do the same program as the cars in front"

"Yeh, that is the problem, of this engine"

"It’s better to stop, you know? And try again next week"

[Badger]

He was raging on the in lap after the session, mashing the throttle over and over again. Also throwing hand signals all over the place I think the situation is starting to get to Fernando, I wouldn't be surprised if we get a "GP2" type scenario soon enough. The man is driving through "La Monumental" in his home race at like 200 kph. Not very "monumental".

[KimiRai]

He is a very competitive person even in his 40s and demands everything to be just as competitive as he is. After the chassis upgrade the engine is the bigger handicap so it's not like he's wrong. Sadly this year there is nothing more to hope for on that front and Honda needs to deliver next year, at least a decent recovery or else pressure will be at the maximum. Not saying it for X or Y reason, or being part of X or Y camp. I want Honda to succeed. But it is just how it is at the moment...

[FNTC]

There was a radio message of some unknown car problem for stroll during the last minutes of FP2 too.

https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/rac ... spanish-gp
de la Rosa:

"Lance was going through the programme very well before suffering a suspected battery issue, which brought his FP2 session to a slightly early end.

[Ashwinv16]

Did Honda run the engine in a reserved setting?. Over 40kmh slower than Audi in speed trap

Diff at max speed is 19kph(329kph vs 310kph) Audi-Hulk

https://www.openf1ow.com/share/img/d24299baaf86a6c3.png

Engine was turned up for Fp2. But still to slow.

[TyreSlip]

He was raging on the in lap after the session, mashing the throttle over and over again. Also throwing hand signals all over the place I think the situation is starting to get to Fernando, I wouldn't be surprised if we get a "GP2" type scenario soon enough. The man is driving through "La Monumental" in his home race at like 200 kph. Not very "monumental".

Albon was being a jerk and blocked Alonso on the final third of his hot lap.

[diffuser]

He was raging on the in lap after the session, mashing the throttle over and over again. Also throwing hand signals all over the place I think the situation is starting to get to Fernando, I wouldn't be surprised if we get a "GP2" type scenario soon enough. The man is driving through "La Monumental" in his home race at like 200 kph. Not very "monumental".

Alot of that anger was because he was out of sync and was trying to do quali laps when everyone else was on long runs.

[mzso]

Well, it seems like it's only difficult for Honda...

And Ferrari and Audi.

[mzso]

No updates listed for AMR, is the lighter gearbox arrived yet..

I do not think Aston Martin have to declare lighter parts if its shape is still the same.

In the tech talk it was mentioned that they only need to declare visible changes.

[mzso]

He was raging on the in lap after the session, mashing the throttle over and over again. Also throwing hand signals all over the place I think the situation is starting to get to Fernando, I wouldn't be surprised if we get a "GP2" type scenario soon enough. The man is driving through "La Monumental" in his home race at like 200 kph. Not very "monumental".

This already is analogous. Only the press didn't pick it up.

[AR3-GP]

Fernanso Alonso's reward will come.

[diffuser]

I do not think Aston Martin have to declare lighter parts if its shape is still the same.

Sorry not picking on you....

You can't just update the gearbox to make it lighter, tge rules prevent that. It can only be updated for reliability. Even then it's complicated.

Interesting article https://f1chronicle.com/f1-gearbox-rule ... mandatory.

"This dual function means that the gearbox design cannot be optimized purely for transmission performance without regard to its structural role, and the structural requirements it must meet are among the factors that determine how much scope the team has to minimize its mass. A lighter gearbox casing that meets the transmission requirements but not the structural requirements is not compliant, since both sets of requirements are mandatory. The structural tests that verify the gearbox casing’s integrity as a chassis member are part of the homologation process, and changes to the casing that affect its structural performance require the same retesting that would be required for equivalent changes to any other certified structural component."

No, it is OK. I appreciate learning about the minute details in the rules. So a lighter gearbox under the guise of "reliability" reasons would have to be crash tested for structural integrity because it anchors the chassis?

I've thought about it, I don't think they're changing the casing. They already changed the gearbox case in Hungary. The rest still applies... What they're talking about changing now is the gearbox/gearbox cassette itself, which sits inside the gearbox case, isn't structural, and has no limit on the number you can run in a year. Although the gearbox design is homologated, therefore, can only be updated for reliability.

I think what mzso said "In the tech talk it was mentioned that they only need to declare visible changes". applies too.

Then again why would they first announce it, then keep it a secret?

[V10FURY]

This is looking like another miserable weekend for the team. The engine is down so much on power and the battery pack looks like it is fragile again this weekend. I think the only chance of points is if somehow Alonso finishes the race, and 8 cars DNF that are faster than him. 3 seconds off the pace is a different formula for this team and they need to find a lot of time overnight to not be eliminated in Q1, and be last on the grid. Get a new engine supplier for next season please Stroll sr, otherwise there will be another full year of this green turd tractor at the back of the grid.