Aston Martin's Struggles to Continue, Says Brundle

Martin Brundle believes Aston Martin's current woes in the 2026 F1 season will not be resolved anytime soon. Despite the promise brought by the signing of Adrian Newey and the partnership with Honda, the team has struggled to score points, with Fernando Alonso's 18th-place finish in Japan being the only instance where one of their cars completed a full Grand Prix. Brundle notes that the team lacks both speed and reliability, making it difficult to turn their season around, especially given the current championship calendar and cost caps. The team's plight was further underscored by Lance Stroll's comment that he and his teammate are competing in their 'own Aston Martin championship.' Brundle expects the team's struggles to continue into 2027, describing their situation as a 'horror show.' Aston Martin and Honda are working to improve their package, with addressing engine vibrations being a priority. The team is also awaiting catch-up upgrade opportunities under the ADUO rules for 2026. Fellow commentator David Croft agrees that the team's issues are a long-term project, suggesting that a B-spec car may not be available until the Spa Grand Prix and that the power unit will require significant fine-tuning.