{
  "id": 27406,
  "title": "Aston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/aston-martin-backed-to-transform-f1-fortunes-over-next-two-years-by",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-01T17:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/aston-martin-backed-to-transform-f1-fortunes-over-next-two-years-by-former-driver/10843454/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard offered a strong defence of Aston Martin's long-term project during a ...…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/oliver-bearman-responds-to-aston-martin-rumours-with-clear-ferrari",
        "published": "2026-08-02T20:00:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}