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Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress
Motorsport.comMay 11, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies.As a consequence, Aston Martin recorded just one official finish over ...