Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack has concluded that the car "has potential" after its first week of testing in Bahrain, but plenty of work remains as the team is already running behind schedule.
The 2026 Formula 1 season brings a substantial change in regulations, but the Silverstone outfit sees more change than some on the grid as it welcomes Honda into the factory and Adrian Newey into the role of team principal. Unfortunately, while expectations have been high, it hasn't been plain sailing for the team as they've battled numerous issues.
