Aston Martin left disappointed in Singapore amid Honda power unit concerns
After a strong weekend in Malaysia, Aston Martin arrived in Singapore with higher expectations for a track that appeared to suit the AMR26. Instead, the team struggled at Marina Bay, where Fernando Alonso said there were issues with the Honda power unit after the race.
Aston Martin went into the Singapore Formula 1 weekend on the back of a surprisingly successful outing in Malaysia. Expectations were elevated because the Marina Bay Street Circuit looked, on paper, like a venue that should have suited the AMR26.
That did not translate into results, as the team's competitive level in Singapore proved disappointing. After the race, Fernando Alonso pointed to problems with the Honda power unit.
The issue Alonso highlighted was related particularly to performance, although the available reports do not specify further detail. The story was framed as an unexpected problem encountered by Honda despite its second Formula 1 power unit upgrade.
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