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F1 team in 'scary place' as risk of missing Melbourne GP grows
Aston Martin has major issues with its car ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. (Reuters: Hollie Adams)
Aston Martin is down to its last batteries for the Australian Grand Prix weekend, putting its ability to race on Sunday at risk.
Team principal Adrian Newey told the media on Friday the team felt "powerless" as issues with Honda's power unit restricted its ability to be on track.
ABC Sport will have live blog coverage of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 8.
Aston Martin is running the risk of not being able to participate in Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, at least, as issues grow for the beleaguered team.
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Fernando Alonso was energised by the step forward made by Aston Martin during Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix as he came close to progressing to Q2, suggesting early signs of improvement.
The squad, joining forces with engine partner Honda for the first time, have not shied away from the troubles they’ve faced in the season so far – their pre-season tests were marred by limited running, as were the practice sessions at Albert Park.
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Aston Martin fear they may not be able to race in Australian GP after practice disaster
Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the new Formula One season grew even worse after free practice in Australia with the team principal, Adrian Newey, revealing there were now fears they would not be able to take part in Saturday’s qualifying or Sunday’s race at the Albert Park circuit.
On Thursday Newey had hosted an extraordinary press conference, at which he had admitted that a severe vibration issue with the team’s Honda engine meant their drivers were in danger of receiving permanent nerve damage through the steering wheel. Newey said Fernando Alonso believed he could manage only 25 laps in the car and his teammate Lance Stroll only 15, both well short of half the 58-lap race distance in Melbourne.
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