Honda has detected areas for improvement in its power unit after the first five Grands Prix. The vibrations affecting the Aston Martin AMR26 have already been overcome, and the Japanese manufacturer is now focused on increasing power and drivability. The revision of the internal combustion engine aims to reduce internal friction, paving the way for a new specification planned for the summer.
New AMR26B specification with focus on reliability and performance 🏎️
The engine evolution will arrive with the so-called AMR26B, a specification that prioritizes performance without neglecting reliability. Honda plans to introduce changes to the block and auxiliary components to extract more performance. The FIA will evaluate the limits of these modifications according to the regulations, although Honda is expected to receive the maximum regulatory assistance allowed, given its status as a new engine manufacturer on the grid.
The FIA, judge and jury in the engine that trembles less 🔧
Now that the vibrations have disappeared, Honda faces the challenge of taming friction. The solution, according to engineers, involves polishing parts and praying that the FIA does not raise objections. Because in F1, regulatory assistance is like coffee: welcome, but if you overdo it, you won't sleep later. Or in this case, you won't reach the finish line.