Overview
- Adrian Newey said on the team’s site that Aston Martin will fit a large upgrade to both cars at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 24–26.
- Aston Martin have scored one point in eight races this season and have suffered from an overweight chassis and Honda power‑unit vibration and reliability problems.
- Newey described the update as a substantial aerodynamic package with a new nose, heavily revised surfaces, small rear suspension changes and weight taken from gearbox and chassis that required re‑homologation and crash testing.
- Newey said he has recovered from recent health issues and that the upgrade’s performance is important to convince 44‑year‑old Fernando Alonso to commit to another season.
- The move comes as the 2026 field runs a rapid development race where Mercedes set an early benchmark and Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull have closed the gap while teams balance cost‑cap limits and reliability work against frequent upgrades.