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Monaco Grand Prix
Circuit de Monaco · Jun 5–7, 2026
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The Debrief Room Round 5 20 May 2026
Morning Briefing
TECH_UPDATE

Aston Martin targets Honda powertrain gains ahead of Canadian GP

Aston Martin and Honda are pursuing technical improvements for the Canadian Grand Prix, including electronic gearbox management refinements and steering adjustments to support Alonso and Stroll's campaign.

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Round 5

Honda and Aston Martin plot upgrades for Montreal

According to Mundo Deportivo, Fernando Alonso faces a challenging Canadian Grand Prix, but the efforts at Silverstone and Honda's Japanese facility have not ceased over the past three weeks. The partnership is working to extract performance gains ahead of Round 5.

Focus on electronic and mechanical systems

Marca reported that improvements are being explored in the electronic management of the gearbox and testing is underway on the steering system. These adjustments complement the powertrain developments Honda has announced for the Montreal event.

The technical work underscores that while both Aston Martin drivers recently achieved their first finish of the season together, the team recognizes the gap remains substantial and further optimization is required to build momentum in the coming races.

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