Aston Martin not planning additional upgrades for 2026
Aston Martin began the 2026 Formula 1 season on the back foot, with a car that was overweight and a power unit that caused vibrations so significant that parts were literally falling off the AMR26. Weeks of work on the aerodynamic side, as well as with the Honda power unit, have finally put the AMR26 […]
Aston Martin has announced that they will not be making any additional aerodynamic upgrades to their 2026 Formula 1 car, the AMR26, beyond the recent improvements made to the car for the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Chief Technical Officer Enrico Cardile stated that these will be the final planned developments for the season.
The team will continue to focus on reducing weight, aiming to reach the minimum weight requirement by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Cardile defended the decision to implement one major upgrade package instead of incremental changes, explaining that it allowed the team to have more time for complex concepts and avoid constant time pressure.
While acknowledging the tough start to the year, Cardile believes the decision to take the risk paid off, and the team will use the Italian Grand Prix to gather valuable data for the 2027 challenger.
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