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Aston Martin’s other car, driven by Lance Stroll, retired early because of a gearbox issue.
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
When paddle shifters came in, people complained about it not being racing, and the driver not being in control with the new gearbox.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Details of the new car include a choice of gearboxes between a 6-speed manual for traditionalists or a high-tech 10-speed automatic with steering-wheel shift paddles.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2026
One key to that was the new dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission, replacing the sequential manual gearbox known for harsh shifts in many circumstances.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
When paddle shifters came in, people complained about it not being racing, and the driver not being in control with the new gearbox.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Details of the new car include a choice of gearboxes between a 6-speed manual for traditionalists or a high-tech 10-speed automatic with steering-wheel shift paddles.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2026
One key to that was the new dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission, replacing the sequential manual gearbox known for harsh shifts in many circumstances.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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gearbox
noun
gear·box
ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks 
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