Honda Racing Reveals Aston Martin Power Unit Update Ahead Of Miami Grand Prix
Honda, the official power unit supplier for the Aston Martin F1 team, has revealed an important update about the ongoing work to iron out issues related to the power unit of its AMR26 F1 car that have been affecting the team’s performance , ahead of the upcoming Miami Grand Prix on May 3. Since the beginning of the 2026 season, Aston Martin has been on the back foot due to vibrations in the power unit, leading to battery failures. Both drivers , Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll , were afraid they would suffer from nerve damage due to extreme vibrations during race weekends.
Honda and Aston Martin have acknowledged that the issue cannot be resolved by addressing the power unit alone, given its relationship with the chassis and other components. The team has been nowhere near as competitive as its rival teams. Aston Martin is currently placed last in the Constructors’ Championship with zero points scored in the first three races.
Honda set to work around the clock during the month-long break as a result of the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, due to the Iran war. Despite the additional time made available, Honda is seeking more time to resolve the power unit issues. Read More from MotorBiscuit: Kim Kardashian Shows Strong Support for Lewis Hamilton With Viral Ferrari T-Shirt Top Gear’s Stig Slams F1 CEO For Defending 2026 Regulations: “Incomparable To The Tragedy Unfolding” Kyle Busch Says He Has No Friends In NASCAR: “You Wanna Beat Those Guys” Test One, Bahrain 2026 Ahead of the upcoming Miami GP, Honda’s trackside general manager and chief engineer, Shintaro Orihara, has shared an update on X, revealing that a fix will take more time to arrive.
He said: “As you know, the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were postponed. But that doesn’t mean that the work has stopped. “After the Japanese Grand Prix , Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team members and Honda Racing Corporation have been working together at HRC Research and Development Centre in Sakura, about three hours from Tokyo.
“We have been working around the clock to enhance our countermeasures, and the work will keep continuing as we approach the next F1 race in Miami. “We know that things will take time, but we will keep working hard together. See you in the Sunshine State for the second sprint weekend in Miami.