Aston Martin and Honda Launch Two‑Step Upgrade Push for Hungary and Zandvoort

Overview

• In early July the team confirmed a coordinated recovery plan that will bring a major aerodynamic and weight‑reduction package to the Hungarian Grand Prix followed by a Honda internal power‑unit overhaul at Zandvoort.
• Adrian Newey’s Hungary package re‑homologates a lighter forward chassis, revises the nose and aerodynamic surfaces, and alters rear suspension to address a deficit in downforce and excess weight.
• Honda says its Netherlands update will be an internal change focused on combustion chamber shape, pre‑chamber work and lubrication to reduce friction and improve power delivery, driveability and reliability.
• Team leaders warn gains will not be instant and that extracting the upgrades’ full performance may take multiple practice sessions or races as engineers validate the changes on track.
• Aston Martin scored one point in the first eight rounds and Fernando Alonso will reassess his 2027 decision during the summer break, making the upgrades important for driver commitments and the team’s short‑term credibility.