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Newey: Major Hungarian GP Upgrade "Just the First Part" of New Aston Martin F1 Car
Adrian Newey said the 16-part package is only the first step, with more upgrades planned as Aston Martin tries to close its performance gap.
- On Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Aston Martin introduced a significantly upgraded AMR26 featuring 16 new items, marking the team's first major attempt to resolve fundamental performance weaknesses.
- Technical guru Adrian Newey described Aston Martin's start to the 2026 season as a "nightmare," necessitating comprehensive aerodynamic changes to address car weight, downforce, and reliability struggles.
- While Lance Stroll suffered a rear suspension failure in FP1 that ended his running after 11 laps, teammate Fernando Alonso felt encouraged, stating, "I don't think there are any big surprises there or any big deficit in the corners."
- Trackside lead Mike Krack stated the primary objective is "to go racing again" after months of struggle, though team principal Newey warned this package represents only a first step toward respectability.
- Further performance improvements are scheduled for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and Baku, with Newey emphasizing the team is working logically through the new package before committing to additional developments.
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The FIA has published the details of Aston Martin's major improvement to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, which affects almost every surface of the car.
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Lance Stroll raised fears of another disappointment, but—at least for now—the 16 upgrades to the AMR26 have brought smiles to Aston Martin's faces. After being stuck at the bottom all season, they've opted for a complete overhaul in Hungary. The first tests point to a positive outcome for the team, as Fernando Alonso has moved into the midfield after Friday's free practice sessions. Read more
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