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Honda Tackles Vibration Issues for Aston Martin's 2026 Season

2/28/2026

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Honda is addressing vibration issues in its power unit for Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 season opener in Australia.
During testing, Aston Martin completed 2,115 km, far less than Mercedes and Ferrari.
Ikuo Takeishi, Honda's chief, said the vibrations damage the battery and may not stem from a single component.
The team aims to resolve these issues before the Japanese Grand Prix to stay committed to improving performance.

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Honda is addressing vibration issues in its power unit for Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 season opener in Australia.
During testing, Aston Martin completed 2,115 km, far less than Mercedes and Ferrari.
Ikuo Takeishi, Honda's chief, said the vibrations damage the battery and may not stem from a single component.
The team aims to resolve these issues before the Japanese Grand Prix to stay committed to improving performance.