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Honda on Aston's tough Bahrain test: ‘Believe me, we are pushing'
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15/02/2026 at 12:0615/02/2026 at 12:13 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Aston Martin’s 2026 campaign got off to a rocky start in Bahrain this week, with engine partner, Honda, acknowledging that the AMR26 package is still “playing catch-up” after a limited first pre-season test. However, despite the early setbacks, Honda insists the team has a clear path forward and is gathering valuable insights to improve performance. Aston’s troubled AMR26 completed only 206 laps over three days in Bahrain, leaving fans and pundits questioning the readiness of the new car. Early issues were linked to a combination of a data anomaly and concerns over...
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