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Aston Martin's 'fragile' battery supply continues to hamper progress
12 March 2026SpeedcafeRace reportRumor

Aston Martin's 'fragile' battery supply continues to hamper progress

Aston Martin faces another compromised race weekend in China as a 'fragile' battery supply and persistent Honda power unit vibrations continue to limit mileage. The team is operating with a shortage of spare parts, forcing drivers to curtail running while Honda works on repairs and fixes behind the scenes.

Aston Martin heads into the Chinese Grand Prix still grappling with a critical shortage of spare battery units and unresolved vibration issues, severely limiting its on-track running and dimming hopes for a competitive weekend. Fernando Alonso confirmed the team's situation has not improved since the troubled Australian Grand Prix, forcing a conservative approach to practice sessions.

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