F1 2026 mid-season grades: Aston Martin seeks redemption after shocking start
When Lawrence Stroll started assembling his superteam in his brand-new state-of-the-art headquarters, led by design guru Adrian Newey, Aston Martin was expected to use the 2026 rules reset to take Formula 1 by storm. Quite how bad a start that era got off to was not something he or anyone in green had in mind. Between the team's delayed 2026 development and Honda's struggles, Aston has been on…
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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