Aston Martin's Struggles to Continue, Says Brundle

According to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle, Aston Martin's disappointing start to the 2026 season is likely to persist for a while. Despite the team's promising lineup and new partnership with Honda, they have failed to score a point in the first three races, with their best finish being Fernando Alonso's 18th place in Japan. Brundle attributes this to the team's lack of speed and reliability, making it challenging to turn their performance around amidst the current Formula 1 championship calendar and cost caps. The team's struggles have been further highlighted by their significant gap to the front runners, often missing out on three to four seconds per lap. While Aston Martin and Honda are working to improve their package, addressing engine vibrations and reliability issues, Brundle believes significant progress is unlikely until 2027. Fellow commentator David Croft agrees, stating that the team's issues are a long-term project that will take time to resolve, with a potential B-spec car likely to arrive later in the season. Croft doubts the team can score a point unless multiple cars retire, emphasizing the challenges they face in accommodating their power unit and reducing vibrations.