F1 News: Aston Martin Doubt Newey As Mercedes Data Emerges

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Big F1 news today as Aston Martin are hit by fresh questions over Adrian Newey and the AMR26. Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Reports claim some Aston Martin staff are not convinced Newey’s chassis is as strong as he believes, while separate GPS-based analysis suggests the team could be as much as 2.3 seconds faster with a Mercedes power unit instead of Honda. That is a huge claim and it raises massive questions about where Aston Martin’s real problem lies in Formula 1 right now.  We also dig into Laurent Mekies saying the current F1 rules no longer reward the best drivers in the way they should, with Max Verstappen again at the centre of the debate over whether Formula 1 is becoming too dependent on energy systems and software rather than pure driver skill.  On top of that, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have opened up on a long-running Williams problem around inside-front grip, while Mattia Binotto has admitted Audi’s power unit weakness is still limiting their results despite some encouraging signs elsewhere.  If you love F1 news, Formula 1 debate, and the biggest stories shaking up the grid, this is the place. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Is Aston Martin’s real issue the Honda engine, the chassis, or both? #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #AstonMartin #mercedesf1 #F12026 #f1grandstand 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.