I road tested that very car over a year ago and all of the issues Mr Potato picked up on were present at that time. I know it's a development "hack" but if MMC insist on sending cars to the press they should at least "fettle" them so they are in tip top shape. My other experiences of the "Aero" chassis are far more acceptable. That car can only be described as "well used". A simple chassis set up, a couple of screws tightened and the power steering upgraded to latest and greatest spec would have done wonders and no doubt painted a very different picture. Hope they get it right next time.
P.s if you watch the "Car and Driver" review against the Aston I think using facial expressions alone we can all guess young Jethro's favourite smile