Aston Martin's first 2026 finish brings relief, not celebration
Aston Martin achieved its first race finish of the 2026 season in Japan with Fernando Alonso, but team principal Mike Krack stressed it's a modest step, not a turnaround, for a team still focused on solving fundamental reliability problems.
Aston Martin finally saw a car cross the finish line in 2026, with Fernando Alonso completing the Japanese Grand Prix, but team boss Mike Krack emphasized the milestone is a small step in a long recovery, not a cause for celebration. After a season start plagued by Honda power unit reliability issues, the team's primary goal has been simply finishing races, a basic function that has eluded them until now.
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