- Aston Martin's F1 team is experiencing severe vibration issues with their new AMR26 car, stemming from the Honda power unit.
- Team principal Adrian Newey revealed that drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are limited to 25 and 15 consecutive laps, respectively, due to the risk of “permanent nerve damage in their hands”.
- The vibrations are also causing reliability problems for the car, leading Newey to admit the team might struggle to complete this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
- Alonso acknowledged the issues but suggested adrenaline could help overcome the discomfort, while stressing the necessity of a long-term solution.
- Despite the current challenges, Newey expressed optimism about the car's development potential and believes the team can become competitive later in the season.
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