Aston Martin Sets AMR26 F1 Reveal for February 9

Aston Martin has announced that it will unveil its 2026 Formula 1 car, the AMR26, on February 9, setting the stage for a transformative season under new technical regulations. The Silverstone-based team becomes the first to confirm a full car reveal date for the upcoming year, which introduces sweeping changes to chassis and power unit designs, marking the first time such overhauls coincide in the sport's history.

The 2026 season will feature all-new cars across the grid, expanded to 22 entries with the addition of Audi and Cadillac teams. These regulations aim to make vehicles smaller and lighter by about 30 kilograms, replace the drag reduction system with active aerodynamics on front and rear wings, and triple electrical power output while mandating fully sustainable fuel for internal combustion engines. Teams have prepared for these shifts through extensive off-track development, with the AMR26 representing Aston Martin's inaugural project fully overseen by legendary designer Adrian Newey.

Newey, who joined Aston Martin in March 2025 as managing technical partner after departing Red Bull, will assume the role of team principal for 2026. Current team principal Andy Cowell...