2026 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

[Ashwinv16]

I still think this is a lot of sandbagging. We'll see the real pace in the next test.

They not,Mike said there is a gap and only way to get closer is to work harder. Is definitely some isse with the energy side.

Yeah Mercerdes said the same thing in 2019 when Ferrari topped the time sheets and then wiped then floor once the season started. We got issues but there is no way we 4 seconds off. Either Honda hasn't communicated their plan properly or they just saying it to have people look away in what is a very controversial car and engine design outside the compression ratio issue. Not saying its going to be great but I don't expect a disaster. Remembrance the bahairn track temps are not anywhere near what the cars will be at for 95% of the races including the temperature at the Bahrain race itself. It is butt clenching but I don't think there is too mcuh to worry yet. Let's see hwo things go today.

[collindsilva]

I still think this is a lot of sandbagging. We'll see the real pace in the next test.

They not,Mike said there is a gap and only way to get closer is to work harder. Is definitely some isse with the energy side.

Yeah Mercerdes said the same thing in 2019 when Ferrari topped the time sheets and then wiped then floor once the season started. We got issues but there is no way we 4 seconds off. Either Honda hasn't communicated their plan properly or they just saying it to have people look away in what is a very controversial car and engine design outside the compression ratio issue. Not saying its going to be great but I don't expect a disaster. Remembrance the bahairn track temps are not anywhere near what the cars will be at for 95% of the races including the temperature at the Bahrain race itself. It is butt clenching but I don't think there is too mcuh to worry yet. Let's see hwo things go today.

Also, we still got another 4 days of testing, the Engine Homologation date is end of FEB, there is still time to refine the package. It is also to be noted that, this is the first time AMR is working as a works team, everything built inhouse, the change in rule, new facility etc. It requires time and patience to be No 1 team...

[Ashwinv16]

They not,Mike said there is a gap and only way to get closer is to work harder. Is definitely some isse with the energy side.

Yeah Mercerdes said the same thing in 2019 when Ferrari topped the time sheets and then wiped then floor once the season started. We got issues but there is no way we 4 seconds off. Either Honda hasn't communicated their plan properly or they just saying it to have people look away in what is a very controversial car and engine design outside the compression ratio issue. Not saying its going to be great but I don't expect a disaster. Remembrance the bahairn track temps are not anywhere near what the cars will be at for 95% of the races including the temperature at the Bahrain race itself. It is butt clenching but I don't think there is too mcuh to worry yet. Let's see hwo things go today.

Also, we still got another 4 days of testing, the Engine Homologation date is end of FEB, there is still time to refine the package. It is also to be noted that, this is the first time AMR is working as a works team, everything built inhouse, the change in rule, new facility etc. It requires time and patience to be No 1 team...

Yeah I am hoping at least let this be one of the few places where we keep some hope but at the same time stick to the facts and trust the process. Speaking of which aside from the engine theres a few things to look at.

- The rear seems to work really well right now despite the aggresive suspension. Its very Planted in the medium speed corners and its getting good traction out of the slow corners

- there is severe understeer in the front likely due total the very low downforce front wing. It doesn't look like the front wing is currently the correct spec.

- braking is an issue again highlighted by the detuned engine or kers but if not it soemthing to work on

- front suspension is the biggest concerns as it seems too rigid aka very stiff and even with set up changes it might need a bit of rethink. Its clear that seems to cause most fo the problems unless there is a more loaded front wing. Alonso couldt ride the kerbs, something that needed this season as ground effect gone. Both drivers could trust the car to turn in to the corner at all during testing despite getting the traction out the exits. So Yeah

- Tyre wear again looks better than last year but still below top team standards although to early to tell.

[Italiano]

The car might be shyte, it might not...but the memes from Nando will be absolute fire. Peak 2015 repeat.

[Ashwinv16]

Stroll just came out of the pits an went straight into the 12000+ rpm but still 7th gear down the straight.

[Jambier]

I'm curious about the ADUO though.

If Honda is 50hp down, they will have a lot of ADUO, the maximum, so 2 engine upgrades for the year.
Imagine they are doing a very good job, and then are ahead of the other, 10hp up.

Then will it trigger ADUO for others ? I mean, this is endless

[Waz]

I read that Honda have put the compressor in the V again, like 2015.

It's a concept they eventually abandoned for 2018, so I don't understand how anyone at Aston Martin just stood around and let them carry on?

Seems to be the same issues again, heating and vibration. Hopefully they will have an option available with the compressor in a different place.

[max_speed]

it feels like dejavu with honda, when they came with mclaren in first test were consistently lapping 4-6 seconds slower. people said same they are testing new car, new engine.but when season opened, picture was clear.look at redbull they also got brand new engine done for first time and doing well. there is no harm in pushing the engine if you have done good work (better to find all high revl high power issues early so can fix early). honda is 3rd class, let's accept it , i still dnt know why they are here in F1. engine is complex for everyone, honda is no exception. in formula only best should compete. look at latest interview of lance stroll on f1 website. he said 4 times, we need to find performance . why didn't they go with mercedes for 1 year then let honda develop for 1 year and come back.

[Ashwinv16]

Stroll just hit 324 kmph. still at 11k revs though so more battery now.

[hollus]

Around 9:30 Stroll was consistently reaching 11500 rpm before shifting, with many blips of 11700. I think I saw 320 km/h briefly.
They have fixed something or they are testing something, but that feels more normal.

[hollus]

And 13000 for a split second in a single pit to pit lap. They are testing if the engine can run normally, It looks like.

[Bisonas]

Stroll in did hit 322 km/h briefly in his first lap with a new set of softs, but as i watch the telemetry, it seems that they can't replicate it in every lap.
He is doing 305+ km/h and 8th gear in one lap, 290 km/h on 7th gear the next lap. Maybe energy harvesting is not at its best atm.
I still haven't seen 2 sequential laps with 8th gear and 305+ km/h .
Or maybe they are testing engine maps and energy harvesting & deployment scenarios.

[Jambier]

What's the RPM limit engines will use by the way ? (not the rules, the actual one).
13k something ?

[Alonso_fin]

What's the RPM limit engines will use by the way ? (not the rules, the actual one).
13k something ?

To my knowledge, the limit in the regulations is 15000 RPM, but most ICE wont be going past 13000 ish RPM in race/quali trim.

[Ashwinv16]

Stroll in did hit 322 km/h briefly in his first lap with a new set of softs, but as i watch the telemetry, it seems that they can't replicate it in every lap.
He is doing 305+ km/h and 8th gear in one lap, 290 km/h on 7th gear the next lap. Maybe energy harvesting is not at its best atm.
I still haven't seen 2 sequential laps with 8th gear and 305+ km/h .
Or maybe they are testing engine maps and energy harvesting & deployment scenarios.

Yeah cause the engine is still at 11k down the straight so battery is doing all the work and has to make up next lap. Alonso yesterday did multiple 4th and 5th gear pulls where he went to 4th gear at 20kmph and then just stepped on the gas till he hit 240 kph. Same for fifth gear. It looks like the ers system is working as intended but the ICE is a nightmare at the moment.