# Aston Martin Formula 1 team performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aston-martin-formula-1-team-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-08T15:11:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has faced technical difficulties with the AMR26 chassis during the current season.

While driver Lance Stroll was recently seen in Monaco driving a rare Aston Martin DBR22 Speedster, team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has addressed the team’s competitive performance. De la Rosa defended Stroll, noting that the driver possesses speed comparable to Fernando Alonso when the car functions correctly, though he observed that Stroll occasionally struggles with consistency during qualifying sessions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Pedro de la Rosa discusses Formula 1 challenges and Aston Martin performance

Pedro de la Rosa discusses the difficult season for Spanish Formula 1 fans and defends Lance Stroll’s speed at Aston Martin, comparing his potential to Fernando Alonso when the car performs well.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pedro-de-la-rosa-discusses-formula-1-challenges-and-aston-martin-performance

### 2026-08-14: Lance Stroll spotted driving rare Aston Martin in Monaco

Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll was seen driving a rare, limited-edition Aston Martin DBR22 Speedster in Monaco during the F1 summer break.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lance-stroll-spotted-driving-rare-aston-martin-in-monaco

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