Aston Martin, the ordeal continues: double power unit problem in FP1. Alonso stopped, Stroll completes just 3 laps
As expected, the two Silverstone cars hardly saw the track due to Honda engine problems.
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Aston Martin, weekend hanging by a thread. Newey: “We only have two batteries left”
The Silverstone team’s problems continue, which do not only concern the car’s vibrations but also the power unit
GP Australia 2026: FP2 report
Follow the minute-by-minute live coverage of free practice 2 of the F1 Australian GP, LIVE from 5.45 on Friday 6 March 2026
2026 Australian GP – FP2 Classification: McLaren is back. Piastri leader ahead of the Mercedes, then Hamilton and Leclerc
The home driver was the fastest in the second free practice session. Ferrari is the third force, but the gaps between the top 3 are close.
Piastri on top: “We are aiming for the front rows. Pole? I don’t know if we can do it”
The Australian was the fastest in the FP2 session in Melbourne, ahead of the Mercedes and the Ferraris
Alonso: “We are stuck at square one because of Honda’s problems, they don’t have spare parts”
Aston Martin finished five seconds off the lead with Fernando Alonso and six with Lance Stroll on Friday in Melbourne.
Alonso is more optimistic: “We must have faith in Honda. Vibrations? I hope to finish the race, some solutions worked”
Fernando Alonso’s comment ahead of the Australian GP. The two-time world champion seems the most optimistic in Aston Martin
Leclerc: “Mercedes is stronger than us, for now. But let’s stay calm, it’s only the first race of the year”
Charles Leclerc believes that Mercedes starts the new generation of F1 cars as favorites. At least in Australia…
Piastri to end the Australian ‘curse’. Coulthard believes.
The former McLaren driver believes that the 24-year-old can become the first Australian to win his home GP this weekend
McLaren team orders, Piastri is not looking for trouble: “I don’t want to rebel. It would be the best way not to win”
The Australian was questioned in a press conference about his relationship with the team and his teammate after the incidents of last season.