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Lance Stroll on Aston Martin's F1 hopes: We're 4 seconds behind
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- Stroll says Aston Martin needs to find four seconds of performance to compete with front-runners in 2026.
- Stroll notes the AMR26 is the first Aston Martin to benefit from Adrian Newey, with Honda powering the program.
- Stroll says Aston Martin arrived late to Barcelona testing, limiting early-season mileage.
- Stroll highlights a mix of issues, including engine and balance, contributing to the current struggles.
- Honda’s return to technical support is mentioned as a crucial factor for potential improvements.
- Stroll remains hopeful about progress, saying upgrades could come on both PU and chassis in the longer term.
- Stroll states the team cannot be complacent and is pushing hard to extract more performance daily.
- The Bahrain test saw Alonso record a slower lap than the benchmark set by Leclerc.
- Stroll emphasizes that time will tell how competitive the team can be in Australia and beyond.
- Editor’s notes point to Newey’s influence and Honda partnership as key strategic steps for future success.
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