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Fernando Alonso achieved 18th place at the Suzuka Grand Prix, marking the first classified finish for Aston Martin this season. Honda engineers are simultaneously working to address severe power unit vibrations that impact driver comfort.
Adrian Newey faces a compressed design cycle for the AMR26 after a wind tunnel delay at the Silverstone campus caused a four-month development deficit. The team is working to fix simulation correlation issues and prepare for significant 2027 regulation changes.
Aston Martin faces technical hurdles with the RA626H power unit, leaving the team with only three points after fourteen rounds. To address performance gaps, the FIA has allowed Honda to exceed the cost cap by an extra £14 million.