Aston Martin's Struggles to Persist According to Brundle

According to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle, Aston Martin's dismal start to the 2026 season is far from over. Despite the promising signing of design genius Adrian Newey and the partnership with Honda, the team has struggled to make an impact, with their best finish being Fernando Alonso's 18th place in Japan. Brundle believes the team's lack of speed and reliability will be difficult to overcome, especially with the current Formula 1 championship calendar and cost caps. He expects the team's woes to continue until at least 2027. Aston Martin and Honda are working to improve their package, with a focus on resolving engine vibrations that have caused reliability issues. The team is also awaiting catch-up upgrade opportunities under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities rules for 2026. Fellow commentator David Croft shares Brundle's pessimism, stating that the team's issues are a long-term project that will take time to resolve, and that scoring a point this season is unlikely unless a significant number of other cars retire.