US EditionWill Adrian Newey's 'bold' Aston Martin shake-up dividends on the track?
- On Monday, Aston Martin F1 team unveiled its 2026 livery in Saudi Arabia while Adrian Newey's AMR26 debuted at the Barcelona shakedown last month.
- Lawrence Stroll has concentrated years of resources on the new regulations, signing Newey, securing an exclusive Honda deal, and building a state-of-the-art headquarters opposite the Silverstone race circuit.
- Drivers reported the 2026 cars' brutal acceleration, reaching 355 km/h before the first corner and possibly 380 km/h with full battery deployment at the Barcelona shakedown, while Lando Norris, world champion, said the G-forces shocked him.
- Teams are heading to Bahrain this week for Bahrain pre-season testing where the AMR26 will run alongside F1's other 10 teams, while Aston Martin's limited laps in Barcelona raise debate on immediate gains.
- The team describes the AMR26 as a holistic package, with Newey warning that understanding evolves under new regulations and emphasizing focus on fundamentals and development potential.
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Acceleration of new 2026 F1 cars STUNS drivers
Feedback on the new 2026 F1 cars after the Barcelona pre-season shakedown has been largely positive. With teams and drivers heading to Bahrain this week for the first official test of the new 2026 F1 cars, the mood from many drivers is unusually optimistic. Formula 1 drivers say the most startling aspect of the new 2026 cars so far is the sheer brutality of their acceleration. Some have even described is as unlike anything previously seen in the…
Aston Martin: Adrian Newey Says Late Start 'bound To Cost' Team As AMR26 Livery Revealed In Saudi Arabia
Having offered a first on-track glimpse of the AMR26 at last month’s Barcelona shakedown under a black camouflage livery, the look that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will sport this year was officially unveiled in Saudi Arabia on Monday. There was little surprise in terms of colour scheme, with the team sticking to the ‘racing green’ shade it has run with since returning to the sport in 2021, but there remains plenty of excitement around the …
GALLERY: Aston Martin unveils first livery of the Newey era
Aston Martin has officially launched its long-awaited 2026 livery for the groundbreaking Formula 1 season ahead. The launch event was live-streamed on Aston Martin’s various social platforms, so fans could tune in around the world. However, the launch came with its own set of difficulties, as fans waited nearly 20 minutes longer than expected. The Silverstone-based team continued with their traditional predominantly British Racing Green challeng…
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