Alonso says Aston Martin's 2026 project aided by Newey and sim tools

Fernando Alonso said he is increasingly optimistic about Aston Martin's long‑term prospects now that the team can trust its simulation tools, a development he believes will help the Silverstone squad prepare for Formula 1's sweeping 2026 rule changes. Alonso made the comments ahead of the final eight rounds of the 2025 season as Aston Martin sits sixth in the Constructors Championship after a midseason recovery from a difficult start.

Alonso credited recent upgrades and better factory-to-track correlation for lifting the AMR25's performance. The two-time world champion said the car is "a lot better than at the start of the season" and noted that he had gone scoreless through the opening rounds before registering a string of points finishes. Since ending that drought, Alonso has recorded multiple top-10 finishes and repeated appearances in Q3, which he attributed to a more stable aerodynamic platform and a car that is "a lot more stable, a lot easier to drive, and we can put the laps together."

The reasons for the improved outlook extend beyond upgrades on the current car. Adrian Newey, the sport's most decorated designer, joined Aston Martin this year as managing technical...