Honda says hardware fixes should curb AMR26 vibration woes ahead of Miami GP

Honda says new hardware tweaks have cut the vibration plaguing Aston Martin’s 2026 AMR26, hoping for a smoother Miami GP.

Why it matters:

Vibrations forced Alonso’s retirement in China and left drivers uncomfortable, leaving Aston Martin bottom after three races. The reliability gap steals points and hurts the 2026 campaign where every lap matters.

The details:

• Dyno test – Car taken to Honda’s Sakura plant for static and dynamic runs, confirming vibration sources.
• Hardware fix – New mounting and damping parts on the battery side reduced driver vibration.
• Chassis weight – AMR26 about 10 kg over the 768 kg minimum, hurting tyre wear and speed.
• Reliability – Cooling and drivetrain revised to avoid further failures, though Honda warns gains won’t be instant.

What's next:

Miami is the first on‑track test; a smoother run could lift qualifying and earn points. Krack expects incremental weight‑saving and driveability upgrades race by race, turning the season into a development sprint. The team will also gather more telemetry in Miami to fine‑tune the fixes before the next European rounds.