Aston Martin remains tight-lipped on battery status for China
Aston Martin faces a critical shortage of power unit batteries for its drivers after reliability issues in Melbourne, with severe vibrations posing a health risk. The team and engine supplier Honda are working on repairs but will not confirm their inventory for the upcoming race in Shanghai, raising concerns over potential grid penalties.
Aston Martin and Honda are refusing to disclose their available battery count for Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll heading into the Chinese Grand Prix, following severe vibration issues that limited their running in Melbourne. The problem is so acute that team principal Adrian Newey warned of potential permanent nerve damage to the drivers' hands, forcing the team to consider strict lap limits during races.
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