Lance Stroll

Aston Martin has traced Lance Stroll’s late Monaco Grand Prix crash to unstable engine braking and gearshift behaviour, rather than a simple driver error. The revelation highlights a longer‑term drivability problem the team now treats as a priority.

Aston Martin believes its 2026 car can rank as the fifth-fastest chassis on certain circuits, but a bruising Monaco weekend has underlined how narrow its performance window remains. Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa says upcoming upgrades must unlock consistency across a varied calendar.

Fernando Alonso expressed significant frustration after a challenging Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, citing a fundamental lack of speed in the Aston Martin AMR26.

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has voiced strong criticism against Formula 1's hybrid cars, declaring they have no place in racing, especially after a challenging practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen begins the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with a clean superlicence, as his remaining penalty points expired on June 1. This development offers the former world champion a fresh start, removing the threat of a potential race ban.

Fernando Alonso marks 13 years since his last Formula 1 victory, as the 2026 season presents significant challenges for the two-time world champion and his Aston Martin team.

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso has expanded his impressive automotive collection with the acquisition of a one-of-a-kind Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster Diamante Verde, delivered recently in Monaco.