Brundle says Stroll 'at wit's end' over Aston Martin reliability

Martin Brundle has said Lawrence Stroll is at "his wit's end" over Aston Martin's reliability problems in 2026, which have led to repeated non-finishes in the first season of the Aston Martin-Honda partnership. Brundle made the comments on Sky Sports F1 commentary after Lance Stroll retired from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a battery issue, his 13th retirement of the season.

Honda has been dealing with a range of problems with its power unit, including vibrations, drivability concerns and a lack of power. A new chassis and an ADUO-boosted engine were introduced around the summer break, but battery and energy recovery system issues persist. Honda chief engineer Shintaro Orihara said the root cause of Stroll's battery failure was not yet known, and that data and the battery would be examined over the coming weeks.

Stroll is still waiting for his first points of the season, and Brundle questioned what the team would do for next year and whether it had new ideas or people to resolve the problems.