Honda outline progress during ‘long and intense’ April gap

Honda and Aston Martin are working urgently to resolve reliability and vibration issues with the AMR26, which have hampered their start to the 2026 season. Despite the challenging beginning, the team utilized a recent calendar break to conduct static testing in Sakura, aiming to implement corrective measures at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. While Honda Trackside General Manager Shintaro Orihara notes progress, he cautioned that immediate major performance gains are unlikely. Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll remain cautiously optimistic, acknowledging the team’s hard work and the long road ahead to unlock the car's true potential throughout the season.