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Aston Martin’s bleak future: lance stroll reveals shocking 4.5 seconds off pace in Bahrain testing

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February 12, 2026
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Aston Martin’s bleak future: lance stroll reveals shocking 4.5 seconds off pace in Bahrain testing

Aston Martin Faces Harsh Reality: Stroll Reveals Dismal Performance Gap in Bahrain Testing

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the Formula 1 community, Lance Stroll has candidly admitted that the 2026 Aston Martin car could be lagging a staggering 4.5 seconds behind the frontrunners during the Bahrain testing session. This grim assessment comes on the heels of a tumultuous lead-up to the season, where expectations were high for the newly designed AMR26, the first to bear the hallmark of legendary engineer Adrian Newey.

The AMR26 finally made its much-anticipated debut during the 'shakedown week' at Barcelona, but not without drama. After a delayed start, Stroll managed only four laps before the car came to a standstill, leaving fans wondering about the vehicle's potential. Fast forward to the Bahrain test, and while Stroll clocked in 36 laps on the first day, his progress was hampered by technical issues linked to engine supplier Honda, which has found itself on the back foot compared to its competitors. The situation became so dire that only three laps were completed post-lunch due to a detected anomaly that required urgent investigation.

Fernando Alonso, Stroll's teammate, fared slightly better, racking up over 50 laps. However, even his best time was a disheartening 4.6 seconds off the pace set by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who scorched the circuit with a blistering lap of 1 minute 34.273 seconds. When quizzed about Aston Martin's chances of closing the gap before the season opener in Australia, Stroll's response was anything but optimistic: “Right now, we look like we're four seconds off the top teams, four and a half seconds.”

Alonso had previously hinted at the possibility of starting the season “a bit behind its rivals,” but his comments now seem to echo a deeper concern about the team's trajectory in this new era of regulations. The initial excitement surrounding the Newey-influenced design has begun to fade, replaced by a stark reality that Stroll's comments have only amplified.

When asked about the car's performance, Stroll did not mince words. “It's not great at the moment, that's for sure,” he said, highlighting the multitude of challenges the team faces. From engine inefficiencies to balance and grip issues, Stroll noted, “It's a combination of things.” Furthermore, when probed about potential solutions, he made it clear that improvement is not something that simply happens: “I don't think it falls from the sky, you know?”

The battle to extract performance from the AMR26 is now paramount. “You have to improve and find performance in the car, in the engine; these are just usual things in F1,” he explained, emphasizing the relentless pursuit of speed in the sport. “No one stands still in this business; everyone is trying to find performance every weekend.”

As Aston Martin gears up for the Australian Grand Prix, the pressure is mounting. The team is committed to pushing the limits and exploring every avenue for improvement both in the short and long term, from upgrades on the power unit to enhancements in chassis design. However, the clock is ticking, and fans will be eagerly watching to see just how far the team can come before lights out in Melbourne. The stakes have never been higher for Aston Martin, and the F1 world is watching with bated breath.

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