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Alonso Baffled by Aston Martin's Shifting Vibrations
1 Apr
Summary
- Fernando Alonso experienced unpredictable car vibrations throughout the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
- Aston Martin's 2026 car showed inconsistent performance, baffling the driver.
- The team completed the full race distance for the first time in 2026.
Fernando Alonso found his Aston Martin Honda car's performance perplexing during the recent Japanese Grand Prix. The 2026 season has been marked by severe vibrations causing discomfort, but a notable improvement was observed on Friday in Suzuka. However, this relief was short-lived as the vibrations returned by Saturday, leaving Alonso baffled due to the lack of changes made to the car overnight.
Despite the driver's bewilderment, Aston Martin achieved a significant reliability milestone by completing the full race distance for the first time in 2026. Honda's chief engineer acknowledged this as a crucial first step. The team has been diligently working on enhancing both engine performance and reliability, gathering valuable data from the race to inform future development over the next four weeks before the Miami event.
