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Aston Martin Aims to Unlock Performance Ahead of Season

2/16/2026

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Fernando Alonso expressed cautious optimism about Aston Martin's performance amid preseason struggles.
Lance Stroll said the team needs to find four seconds of pace.
The AMR26, designed by Adrian Newey, has faced issues due to last-minute changes and a new Honda power unit.
Pedro de la Rosa said Aston Martin has the tools to catch up.
Alonso emphasized the importance of optimizing settings to unlock performance as the season approaches.

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Fernando Alonso expressed cautious optimism about Aston Martin's performance amid preseason struggles.
Lance Stroll said the team needs to find four seconds of pace.
The AMR26, designed by Adrian Newey, has faced issues due to last-minute changes and a new Honda power unit.
Pedro de la Rosa said Aston Martin has the tools to catch up.
Alonso emphasized the importance of optimizing settings to unlock performance as the season approaches.