Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP

Guardian Sport

by Giles Richards in Melbourne

March 5, 2026

Vibration from Honda engine causing issue with drivers’ fingers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will be unable to complete race Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half race distance at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend for fear of suffering permanent nerve damage because of a vibration problem with their car. The team principal Adrian Newey, who also designed the team’s new car, revealed on Thursday in the Melbourne paddock that both drivers were suffering such severe vibration through the steering wheel that they would only be able to complete 25 and 15 laps respectively. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/5/2026