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