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British luxury automaker Aston Martin will cut about 20% of its global workforce to save roughly 40 million pounds ($54 million) annually, blaming tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty for weaker profitability, with no timeline for the layoffs and following last year’s organizational review.
Ferrari topped Bahrain’s final pre-season F1 2026 test as Aston Martin-Honda suffered another setback, fueling a broader debate over the new regulations and F1’s identity in a greener era; Mercedes’ suspected compression-ratio trick has rivals questioning legality while Red Bull Powertrains shows no step back; Adrian Newey’s role at Aston Martin offers a potential lifeline, and Ferrari’s upgrades (exhaust-mounted wing and rotating aero rear wing) underscore its willingness to push the envelope, with new start procedures already testing how cars launch on the grid.
Honda has admitted its 2026 F1 power unit is underperforming in both speed and reliability, as Aston Martin ran the Bahrain pre-season test with significant issues. A data anomaly and a power-unit fault restricted track time, leaving Aston Martin four seconds off Ferrari’s pace. Honda says it is collaborating across Sakura, Milton Keynes and Silverstone to identify solutions and improve both performance and reliability.
Ferrari led the final day of Bahrain pre-season testing, with Leclerc delivering the fastest times and the Ferrari squad racking up heavy mileage (Leclerc around 132 laps, Sainz 141) as rookie Lindblad also posted massive run totals. Bearman briefly cracked the top five, while Aston Martin endured another tough session with Lance Stroll limited to few laps and Honda/Cadillac issues surfacing. The day featured several red flags and a reminder that testing times don’t guarantee race pace, but Ferrari exit Bahrain in strong spirits ahead of the season.
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time (1m32.803s) on day five of Bahrain pre-season testing, beating Oscar Piastri as Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull led a busy session; Aston Martin again struggled, with Fernando Alonso’s AMR26 limited by issues and finishing 4.669s off the pace after 68 laps.
F1’s second 2026 preseason test in Bahrain kept the familiar ‘big four’ in play, with Mercedes fastest in the final session and Red Bull’s new engine delivering strong reliability; Cadillac and Audi logged solid mileage but aren’t expected to contend for front spots yet. Williams showed improvement while Aston Martin’s AMR26 underwhelmed, leaving the team with pace and mileage concerns. Drivers are adapting to the new cars’ quirks, including unusual low-gear starts and turbo spool timing, and McLaren urged changes to the start and overtaking rules on safety grounds ahead of Australia, with a broader F1 Commission discussion looming.
RacingNews365 reports Aston Martin’s AMR26 has a radically new aero concept, featuring a wide, seagull-like nose, ultra-short sidepods, upward-facing air inlets, a forward engine air intake, a tall shark fin and other innovations, with Adrian Newey-driven design awaiting Bahrain tests to gauge performance potential.
Luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Maybach, and Cadillac are expanding their bespoke services to cater to ultra-wealthy clients seeking highly personalized and artistic vehicle modifications, including custom colors, interior designs, and even pet portraits, reflecting a growing market for exclusive, story-rich automobiles among the global elite.
Aston Martin finished 7th in the 2025 F1 season, with Fernando Alonso's best result being 5th in Hungary and a strong head-to-head performance against teammate Lance Stroll. The team faced challenges like a difficult Belgian GP and a retirement in Monza due to gravel damage. For 2026, they aim to improve with new regulations, Honda engines, and Adrian Newey as Team Principal, hoping to move further up the grid.
The article highlights five top large luxury coupes, including models from Aston Martin, Lexus, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce, emphasizing their performance, luxury features, and suitability for long-distance cruising, with a focus on style, comfort, and prestige.
The article covers key insights from the Brazilian Grand Prix, including Liam Lawson's reaction to Mexico incident, Verstappen's confident mindset, Antonelli's homage to Senna, Aston Martin's technical restructuring, and Yuki Tsunoda's focus on 2024, along with praise for rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Aston Martin avoided penalties for a minor procedural breach of F1's cost cap regulations related to late documentation submission, with no advantage gained, and announced Jak Crawford as their third driver for 2026.
The FIA has completed a seven-month review of 2024 F1 cost cap compliance, finding Aston Martin as the only team with a minor procedural breach related to unsigned documentation, while other teams and engine manufacturers are cleared; Aston Martin's breach was deemed minor and did not confer any advantage.
Aston Martin admitted to a minor procedural breach related to missing signatures in their F1 cost cap submission, accepted an Accepted Breach Agreement, and faced no penalties, with the FIA expected to announce the final review results soon.
Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's chief creative officer, discusses the brand's focus on combining beauty, performance, and provocative design to elevate its global stature, emphasizing the importance of tactile elements, sustainability, and expanding into luxury residences to attract high-end customers, while also exploring the role of AI in future car design.