Aston Martin to debut major upgrade at Hungarian Grand Prix

Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has confirmed the team will introduce its first major performance upgrade of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix in late July, a move he hopes will be pivotal for the team's future and for retaining star driver Fernando Alonso. The announcement comes as Newey provided a candid assessment of the team's difficult start to the season, citing deep-rooted organizational issues and his own recent health struggles.

Newey, who took on the role of team principal last November, revealed that the decision to focus on a single, comprehensive upgrade package was made early in the season after the team realized the extent of its problems. The AMR26 car has been significantly overweight and lacking performance, leaving Aston Martin at the back of the grid with only a single point scored so far this season.

The upcoming package, described by Newey as a "big aerodynamic package coupled with significant weight reduction," will feature a new nose, substantially revised aerodynamic surfaces, and a slightly revised rear suspension. The core chassis and gearbox architecture will remain unchanged, but weight has been taken out of both,...