HONDA ADMITS CATASTROPHIC F1 ENGINE PROBLEMS IN JANUARY

Original: Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

Honda admits it only identified the scale of its F1 problems in January while Aston Martin approached Formula 1's major technical overhaul with high expectations and a state-of-the-art facility.

Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in place. That may still prove to be the case