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Aston Martin and Honda struggle with power unit reliability, causing retirements and limited practice ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Aston Martin and Honda face ongoing reliability issues ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, following severe vibrations from the Honda power unit that damaged batteries and forced both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to retire or fail to finish in Australia.
The team has only a limited number of batteries available, with repairs underway but no confirmed progress.
Drivers reported painful vibrations and frustration, while team officials stressed collaboration with Honda to resolve technical problems.
Despite some progress in reducing vibrations, reliability and performance remain major hurdles, with limited practice laps planned to preserve components.
The team hopes for gradual improvement in upcoming races but acknowledges a steep climb to competitiveness.
Aston Martin y Honda luchan con la fiabilidad de la unidad de potencia, causando retiros y práctica limitada antes del Gran Premio de China 2026.