30 January 2026F1i.comPreviewDriver Ratings
Alonso completes 61 laps in promising AMR26 shakedown
Fernando Alonso gave Aston Martin's new AMR26 a positive first run, completing 61 laps and calling the car 'responsive' during a delayed shakedown in Barcelona. The test marked a crucial first step for the team under Adrian Newey's technical direction and with its new Honda power unit.
Fernando Alonso delivered a positive first impression of Aston Martin's new AMR26, completing 61 laps on the final day of a delayed shakedown in Barcelona. The Spaniard reported the car felt "responsive,\