Aston Martin become second F1 team to miss vital testing in Barcelona

January 26, 2026

TL;DR

Aston Martin will miss at least one day of the three-day pre-season test in Barcelona.
The AMR26 car is expected to run on Thursday and Friday at the earliest.
Williams is another team that will not participate in the opening test day.
Adrian Newey has taken over as team principal for Aston Martin.
Honda has expressed concerns about their power unit's performance.
Seven teams successfully completed laps on the first day of testing.
The test prioritizes putting mileage on cars and engines under new regulations.
The test is taking place behind closed doors in Barcelona.

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