Aston Martin's Struggles Expected to Persist

According to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle, Aston Martin's dismal start to the 2026 season is unlikely to improve anytime soon. The team has faced significant challenges despite the promising signing of design expert Adrian Newey and the partnership with Honda as their works engine supplier. Alongside newcomer Cadillac, Aston Martin 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 described the situation as a 'horror show' and emphasized that the team needs to address its speed and reliability issues. He believes that Aston Martin will not see significant improvements until 2027. The team is working to resolve engine vibration problems and is developing upgrades for the AMR26 chassis. However, commentators predict a long and challenging season ahead, with scoring a point seeming like a distant possibility unless a large number of cars retire in a single race.