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Honda chief says Aston Martin unlikely to gain big gains in Miami

Honda’s trackside manager Shintaro Orihara warned that Aston Martin will not see a significant performance boost at the Miami Grand Prix, citing persistent vibration problems with the AMR26.

Orihara said the team’s work at the Japanese Grand Prix and subsequent static testing in Sakura has focused on reducing vibrations, but the gains will not translate into on‑track power gains. Aston Martin remains at the bottom of the standings, with drivers Alonso and Stroll struggling with the car’s harsh vibrations. Despite the challenges, Alonso expressed a desire to stay in F1 beyond the 2026 season. macnevers-and-co.beer