After Ferrari and McLaren, the Silverstone team will also not be on track on Monday in Barcelona
Aston Martin will not take to the track on the first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona. PlanetF1 reports that the British team, like several other squads, has decided to skip Monday’s running. After Ferrari, McLaren, and the complete absence of Williams, Aston Martin joins the teams opting to give themselves more time for car development.
Development continues at Aston Martin
According to the British website, the decision to skip the first day of testing is linked to Adrian Newey’s desire to continue developing the new AMR26 until the last possible moment. The car, the creation of the former Red Bull engineer, has not experienced any delays in its development, having passed most of the FIA’s required homologation tests.
It is not yet certain whether Aston Martin will take part in the following days of testing, but sources within the team have expressed confidence that they will be able to complete the three days allowed under the regulations.
To complicate matters further, the weather forecast predicts potentially unstable conditions in Barcelona between Monday and Tuesday, with a risk of rain and fluctuating temperatures. Any delays could limit the mileage teams are able to cover, forcing them to focus more on reliability checks and car setup rather than performance runs.
In this context, the following days will become even more valuable for making up lost time and collecting crucial data ahead of the first Grand Prix of the season.
Photos: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
