F1 Miami GP: Aston Martin struggles for pace but gains reliability boost. Aston Martin endured a difficult Miami Grand Prix in terms of performance.

Aston Martin returned to the track in Miami without any significant improvement in outright performance. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll crossed the finish line in fifteenth and seventeenth positions respectively, far from the points-paying places. However, the one positive takeaway from the weekend was that both cars completed the race distance, a sign that reliability has improved — something also acknowledged by Alonso at the end of the Miami Grand Prix.

“It’s positive that both cars finished the race for the first time this season. We are still not where we want to be, but this weekend allowed us to gather more data that we can analyse over the coming weeks before Canada. We have made clear progress in terms of reliability, and now our focus shifts to performance. We need to keep working and remain patient as a team,” he said.

The words of Lance Stroll

The Canadian driver shared a similar view, adding that vibrations inside the car have significantly decreased compared to earlier races:

“It’s the first time this season that both cars have finished a race, so that’s definitely a positive to take away from Miami. This weekend we were able to complete more mileage and we experienced fewer vibrations. In hindsight, our tyre strategy didn’t work, but from a reliability point of view we made a step in the right direction. Now we need to work on the performance-related issues; there are many areas where we can improve.”

The words of Mike Krack

Finally, Mike Krack, Chief Trackside Officer, also addressed the situation, highlighting the work carried out by the British team during the three-week break:

“During the break, we focused on working with Honda to reduce power unit vibrations on the chassis. This work has paid off, and this weekend we made an important step forward in terms of reliability. While this is a positive, it is clear that we still need to work together to improve our pace and unlock the potential of this package,” he concluded.

This analysis of Aston Martin’s performance in Florida suggests that while the team has successfully stabilized its mechanical platform, the focus must now pivot toward aerodynamic development. As the 2026 season moves toward the North American leg in Montreal, bridging the performance gap to the midfield remains the primary challenge for the Silverstone-based outfit.