Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress

Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix. The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies. As a consequence, Aston Martin recorded just one official finish over ...