Honda's trackside general manager, Shintaro Orihara has issued an update as the teams look ahead to Miami.

Other than the updates prepared over the break, the teams have to contend with the regulation tweaks, and all this on a sprint weekend that only sees one practice session.

Following a disastrous start to Aston Martin's campaign, the British team and its Japanese engine provider are hoping that the break has allowed them to take a step forward.

Last time out, Fernando Alonso gave the team its first finish of the season, albeit 18th of 20 finishers, but it was a start.

As you know, the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were postponed," he said in a social media video. "But that doesn't mean that the work has stopped.

"After the Japanese Grand Prix, Aston Martin team members and Honda Racing Corporation have been working together at HRC Research and Development Centre in Sakura, about three hours from Tokyo," says Orihara.

"We have been working around the clock to enhance our countermeasures, and the work will keep continuing as we approach the next F1 race in Miami," he adds.

"We know that things will take time, but we will keep working hard together."

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1. Posted by Chester, 23/04/2026 17:09

"Hard work usually pays off, but when you have no idea what is wrong, hard work can be demoralizing.

God bless them. I don't wish misery on anyone who works hard. "

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2. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 23/04/2026 16:21

"Sounds like little improvement has been made."

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3. Posted by trackrecords, 22/04/2026 22:55

"Writing 8 paragraphs that say nothing takes is an art.

I seem to remember when McLaren had Porsche engines, the Weissach team's engine did without balance weight and also was a 'shaker'. So, Honda aren't alone with problems."

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4. Posted by meatball, 22/04/2026 21:53

"is the update buried in code within this statement?"

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5. Posted by JamesD, 22/04/2026 13:16

"I wish Honda and Aston Martin all the very best and hope their issues are resolved quickly.

But it's not much of an update is it ?!"

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6. Posted by Motorsport-fan, 22/04/2026 10:49

"Sincerely hope they get this sorted, it will be a very sad end in F1 for Fernando if they do not in double quick time. "

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7. Posted by Max Noble, 22/04/2026 10:14

"Please may they catch-up soon!"

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