Lance Stroll was forced into another premature retirement due to recurring battery issues at the Interlagos circuit during the Brazilian Grand Prix. Honda technicians are now urgently investigating the root cause of the failure, which marks the 13th DNF for the Aston Martin driver throughout the 2026 campaign.
Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Shintaro Orihara admitted the team is struggling to pinpoint the specific trigger for the anomalies within the AMR26 power unit. "Yesterday we had a battery issue on Lance's car, and we had another battery issue today. At the moment, we know what happened, but we don't know the root cause," Orihara stated following the race.
The investigation is expected to span several weeks as the manufacturer looks to develop countermeasures for the upcoming season. Orihara noted that while reliability had improved during the middle of the season, the recent surge in battery-related failures has made it difficult to determine if the issues are linked to mileage or specific operational parameters.
Meanwhile, team-mate Fernando Alonso managed to showcase the car's potential by reaching the final qualifying segment in the wet. However, the two-time world champion struggled during the race, eventually finishing 12th, well behind the points-scoring positions occupied by drivers like Nico Hulkenberg.
Regarding the car's performance, Orihara explained that the wet conditions at Interlagos masked some of the engine's inherent weaknesses. "Wet conditions hide our weakness in engine performance and short deployment, but drivability remains quite important in these conditions. We must improve the drivability identified in this race and qualifying to move forward," he concluded.
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