didn’t even take to the monitor in first apply on the as ’s torrid begin to the 2026 season continued.
Aston crew principal revealed on Thursday that each Alonso, 44, and teammate , 27, are unable to finish consecutive laps earlier than vibrations from the Honda energy unit .
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Newey added that each drivers have been involved about in the event that they accomplished greater than 25 consecutive laps, in Alonso’s case, or 15 laps in Stroll’s case.
Because of this, Aston look unlikely to complete the season-opening 58-lap race in Melbourne on Sunday – and the crew’s points continued on Friday, with Alonso withdrawn from FP1.
An Aston spokesperson mentioned: “We’ve discovered a suspected energy unit concern which can stop Fernando Alonso from participating in FP1.”
Alonso was seen in regular crew gear, versus his racing overalls, within the minutes earlier than the session, seemingly conscious that he wouldn’t be taking part within the session.
Fernando Alonso was absent from FP1 in Australia (Getty Photos)
The beginning of first apply – the primary race-weekend session within the sport’s new period of engine and chassis laws – was affected by points, with British rookie Arvid Lindblad stopping after simply two minutes on the pit-exit.
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After being wheeled again to the pits, the 18-year-old did handle to get going round midway via the session.
Elsewhere, Oscar Piastri complained he “had no energy”, however the concern with the McLaren driver was fastened quickly. His teammate, defending world champion Lando Norris, additionally had gear points but the papaya-clad crew solved that drawback in next-to-no time too.
Sunday’s race at Albert Park takes place at 4am (GMT); qualifying is at 5am on Saturday.
