Pit Debrief

Mike Krack has discussed the severe vibrations Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin endured at the 2026 Chinese GP and exploring solutions with F1 engine partner Honda

Krack discusses severe vibrations Aston Martin endured at 2026 F1 Chinese GP and working for solutions with Honda

Senjuti Jash3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Chief trackside officer Mike Krack opened up about the severe vibrations the AMR26 was generating in Shanghai, their debilitating impact on Fernando Alonso’s race, and the possibility of finding solutions with F1 power unit supplier Honda following the double DNF Aston Martin encountered at the 2026 Chinese GP. Qualifying in P19 and P21, respectively, Alonso…

Alonso’s explains severe vibrations that led to DNF in 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Kavi Khandelwal3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

Fernando Alonso’s F1 Chinese GP weekend ended in a physical crisis that forced a premature retirement. While the Aston Martin showed early promise, a violent vibration transformed the cockpit into a hostile environment. This issue eventually bypassed technical telemetry to become a direct safety hazard for the driver. The final result for Alonso’s race had…

Aston Martin AMR26 during F1 2026 pre-season testing

Honda on engine issues set to hurt Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 season

Suhaswin Gamage3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

With just one week until the F1 Australian Grand Prix on the 8th of March at the Albert Park circuit, Honda faces a serious problem. Aston Martin’s Honda power unit, used only by the Silverstone-based team, suffered major vibrations during the disastrous end of Bahrain testing. During the previous Barcelona shakedown week, the team also…

Aston Martin Aramco unveils its 2026 F1 Academy livery as Paatz prepares for her debut season with PREMA Racing.

“It instantly made me feel part of the team” — Paatz eager for 2026 campaign as Aston Martin debut F1 Academy livery

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has officially unveiled its 2026 F1 Academy livery with Mathilda Paatz set to represent the Silverstone-based team in her first full season in the championship. The striking design reflects the team’s AMR26 F1 livery and carries the iconic Aston Martin racing green onto the F1 Academy grid. As a…

Aston Martin at the 2026 Bahrain testing.

Krack on Aston Martin problems after first week of 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

Aslıhan Alp1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

After spending the first week of 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain with deficits, Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack explained what their priorities are and how behind the scenes looks like at the garage. A reliable car is a priority for Krack and Aston Martin The 2026 Formula 1 season came with fundamental regulation…

Fernando Alonso stepping into the AMR26 during Bahrain preseason testing.

Alonso discusses the AMR26 after 2026 Bahrain F1 Testing

Savannah Lenz1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

One hot topic from the paddock during the first week of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing is how the drivers feel about the new era of Formula 1 cars, and Fernando Alonso gave his views to F1.com. He shared his views on the new challenges awaiting drivers with the new regulations. All teams and drivers face…

Fernando Alonso at 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain

Alonso: 2026 F1 regulation changes are killing the role of drivers

Eleanor Cooper1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Fernando Alonso has said that the driver’s role in F1 is “dying” due to the new regulation changes brought in for the 2026 season. Speaking after Friday’s (13 February) test in Bahrain, the Aston Martin driver said that the emphasis on saving energy means drivers can’t perform to their full capabilities during races. While F1…

Led by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin is the final team on the grid to have unveiled its 2026 F1 season challenger. At a special launch event in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the team removed the covers from their 2026-season car, the AMR26.

Newey shares insight on design process behind Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 challenger

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Led by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin is the final team on the grid to have unveiled its 2026 F1 season challenger. At a special launch event in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the team removed the covers from their 2026 car, the AMR26. At the launch event, Team Principal Adrian Newey spoke on his design philosophy behind…

Aston Martin has unveiled its 2026 F1 season livery, revealing the paint scheme that will addorn the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26.

Aston Martin reveal livery for 2026 F1 season

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Aston Martin F1 have revealed the livery for the all-new AMR26, which will be raced by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, and overseen by Adrian Newey, in the 2026 season. It marks a significant milestone for the Silverstone-based squad. The new paint scheme includes the iconic British Racing Green used for the past few seasons,…

Team Principal Adrian Newey | Photo Credit: Aston Martin F1 Team

Newey on the delays to get AMR26 ready for 2026 F1 season

Kavi Khandelwal1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Aston Martin F1 team concluded the Barcelona Shakedown with a race against time; the team had a late debut of Adrian Newey’s AMR26. Rival teams, bar Williams, maximised their mileage across the full event. However, the Silverstone-based outfit only hit the track during the final 48 hours. This delay signals a high-stakes race against…