Aston Martin unveils major AMR26 upgrade at Hungarian GP

Aston Martin has unveiled one of the most extensive car upgrade packages of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking a critical attempt to reverse a disastrous first half of the campaign. The team has introduced a comprehensive redesign of its AMR26, featuring 16 declared aerodynamic upgrades spanning nearly every part of the car, from a redesigned front wing and nose to a completely revised floor, diffuser, and rear wing.

The ambitious overhaul arrives after ten races where Aston Martin deliberately withheld incremental updates, instead focusing its resources on a single, major performance package. This strategy has seen the Silverstone-based squad fall well behind its midfield rivals, with drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll often qualifying at the back of the grid, sometimes seconds adrift of the next-slowest team. The team's difficulties have been compounded by integration challenges with its new power unit partner, Honda, including reliability issues and a car that started the season significantly overweight.

Two-time world champion Alonso expressed cautious optimism about the upgrade, praising the team's work since preseason testing revealed...