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Aston Martin’s shocking setback halts F1 testing: lance stroll’s car failure leaves fans stunned

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 29, 2026
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Aston Martin’s shocking setback halts F1 testing: lance stroll’s car failure leaves fans stunned

Aston Martin’s F1 Testing Nightmare: Stroll’s Early Exit Sparks Concerns!

In a dramatic turn of events, Aston Martin’s penultimate day of Formula 1 testing at Barcelona was abruptly cut short, leaving the team in a state of disarray. Just four laps into his session, Lance Stroll’s brand-new AMR26 became stranded on the track, raising serious doubts about the car’s reliability ahead of the upcoming season.

The day had begun with high hopes as the team fervently worked to unleash its 2026 car for the first time. With an hour remaining in the session, Stroll completed a cautious installation lap. However, it wasn’t long before disaster struck. After only four slow laps, the car ground to a halt in the final sector, forcing Stroll to pull over in the run-off area near the pit lane entry. Aston Martin is now left holding its breath, hoping this is merely a minor hiccup that can be swiftly resolved before the final day of testing.

While Stroll’s misfortune triggered the only red flag of the day, Aston Martin was not alone in facing challenges. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was also sidelined during the afternoon, as the team scrambled to fix a fuel system issue that cut his running short. “Unfortunately, a few issues today,” Piastri lamented, expressing optimism that his team would rectify the problems and allow him to clock in more laps on the morrow.

In stark contrast to Aston Martin and McLaren’s struggles, Mercedes and Ferrari showcased stellar performances, racking up valuable mileage and pushing the limits of their machines. George Russell of Mercedes set the testing benchmark with a blistering lap time of 1m16.445s, edging out teammate Kimi Antonelli by an impressive 0.636 seconds. This commanding display signals that Mercedes is ramping up its pace as the season approaches.

On Ferrari’s side, Charles Leclerc emerged as the closest challenger to the Mercedes duo, clocking in a solid 1m18.223s after completing a total of 83 laps. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton added to Ferrari’s tally with 87 laps in the morning, finishing sixth overall.

Among the other notable performances, Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls finished fifth, while teammate Liam Lawson trailed closely in seventh. Sergio Perez in the Cadillac managed a respectable 66 laps, with a best time of 1m21.024s. However, the day belonged to Mercedes, who completed their three-day run while several teams, including Red Bull, are gearing up for their final chance to hit the track on Friday.

As the clock ticks down to the season opener, Aston Martin’s performance remains under scrutiny. Will they bounce back from this testing debacle, or will their early struggles foreshadow a tumultuous season ahead? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: fans are eagerly awaiting answers as the action unfolds on the final day of testing!

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