Otmar Szafnauer blames Aston Martin's F1 struggles on five-year problem
Former Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has suggested that the root cause of the team's current Formula 1 struggles can be traced back five years. Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley, Szafnauer discussed the Silverstone outfit's trajectory under the ownership of Lawrence Stroll. Despite ...…
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has predicted that Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Coulthard praised the Silverstone-based team's long-term project, praising their new Honda power unit partnership, state-of-the-art wind tunnel, and financial backing from owner Lawrence Stroll.
Despite a disappointing start to the 2026 season, Coulthard remains confident that a turnaround is imminent. He noted that while Aston Martin's current car is far off pace, the team demonstrated a significant improvement at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Fernando Alonso finished 14th and Lance Stroll placed 13th. Coulthard expressed his belief that Aston Martin will win grand prix races within the next 12 months.
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