Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Even before a single wheel has turned in Melbourne, Aston Martin has already become the main story in the Formula 1 paddock. After a disastrous winter test, Lawrence Stroll’s ambitious project starts the new F1 era with a significant deficit, something that is closely linked to the troubled start of its engine partner Honda.
Finishing the season opener appears to be a utopia, as became clear ...Keep reading

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Aston Martin F1 drivers limited to 25 laps to avoid nerve damage - Motorsport.com

The Honda engine vibrations that Aston Martin is suffering are so severe that they limit the number of laps drivers are able to complete without risking damage to their hands, team boss Adrian Newey has revealed.
The new partnership between Aston Martin and Honda got off to a disastrous start in pre-season testing when a variety of reliability issues limited the AMR26's running. The headline ...Keep reading

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Round-up: F1’s 2026 rules “won’t make a difference” for casual fans says Wolff, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up

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'Russell heads into what could be defining year' - BBC Sport

George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

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F1 pundit predictions: Who wins 2026's first race? Who wins titles? - SkySports F1

Is this bookies' favourite George Russell's year? Can McLaren see off competitive rivals for a constructors' title hat-trick? Will more drivers win a race than just the four in 2025?

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Round-up: ‘Okay to start at the back but we can’t stay there’ says Bottas, and more | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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The Piastri Effect – Australian GP on track for another attendance record - Motorsport.com

Boosted by McLaren frontrunner Oscar Piastri, Formula 1's Australian GP is set to enjoy another attendance boost as event organisers embrace the uncertainty over the new 2026 regulations.
As was the case last year, Melbourne is hosting the F1 season opener instead of Bahrain. It's naturally one of the most coveted spots on the calendar, and that rings true more than ever in 2026 given the ...Keep reading

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