Alonso sets out timeline when Aston Martin’s issues will be resolved

Speaking to GPblog during the ongoing Bahrain testing, Alonso highlighted how the Aston Martin team continues to work to address every problem it has encountered with its 2026 challenger, before outlining a timeline he believes will see the issues resolved.

“I think everything can be fixed for sure, both in the short and medium term. I don’t believe there is anything impossible to fix. We will try to address everything we can before Australia, and after that, we will aim to resolve as many issues as possible in the first couple of races, before it’s too late in the championship. I believe there is a solution in place,” Alonso said.

The Aston Martin AMR26, which had attracted widespread plaudits following its reveal at the maiden shakedown in Barcelona, has largely failed to meet the lofty standards many had expected of it.

The car, designed by Adrian Newey, has failed to match the pace of the front-runners and, through the Bahrain test season, has logged the least mileage. Yesterday’s session also saw the AMR26 bring out the first red flag of the day, with Lance Stroll appearing to lose drive during his push lap in the afternoon.

Earlier, Alonso also warned that the new regulations could reduce the impact of driver input. The two-time world champion suggested that the split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy could push several teams to adopt a more energy-management-focused approach rather than all-out racing.

However, the veteran Spaniard stressed that, irrespective of the demands of the regulations, drivers will continue to push to the maximum during Grands Prix.