Aston Martin stayed in Japan to resolve F1 car issues, Honda chief admits

• Aston Martin's F1 team is experiencing significant power unit issues with new partners Honda at the start of the 2026 season.
• The team is currently at the bottom of the world championship standings with zero points after three rounds.
• Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have reported severe vibrations in the AMR26 car, raising concerns about potential nerve damage.
• Honda F1 chief Shintaro Orihara stated that despite some progress in reducing vibrations, no “big jumps” in performance are expected at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
• Despite the team's struggles, Fernando Alonso has expressed his desire to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the current season.

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Honda F1 chief makes ‘realistic’ prediction for Aston Martin at Miami GP