Aston Martin's Struggles to Continue for Some Time, Says Martin Brundle

According to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle, Aston Martin's poor performance at the start of the 2026 season is unlikely to improve soon. Despite the team's promising start with the signing of design genius Adrian Newey and partnership with Honda, they have struggled to score points, with their best finish being Fernando Alonso's 18th place in Japan. Brundle describes the situation as a 'nightmare' and believes it will take time to resolve, given the team's lack of speed and reliability. He expects the team to continue struggling until 2027, citing the need for the right people and direction at Honda. Meanwhile, Aston Martin and Honda are working to improve their package, with a focus on resolving engine vibrations and developing the AMR26 chassis. Fellow commentator David Croft agrees that the team's issues are a long-term project, predicting that a B-spec car may not be ready until Spa and that the team will struggle to score points until the chassis and power unit are improved.