Adrian Newey outlines Aston Martin's plans ahead of Hungary upgrades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Adrian Newey outlined Aston Martin's strategy following disappointing performances in sprint qualifying at Silverstone, where Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished 21st and 22nd. With only one championship point in eight races this season, Newey emphasized a significant upgrade package for the upcoming race in Hungary. This package includes a revised chassis, new aerodynamic surfaces, and a weight reduction. Newey believes the decision to focus on this comprehensive update rather than incremental changes was a tough but necessary call. He aims for the team to at least score points at Hungary and is cautiously optimistic about the potential performance improvements from the upgrades. Alonso's future with the team remains uncertain but may be influenced by the results of the upgrades.
- •Aston Martin finished poorly in British GP sprint qualifying
- •Newey announced major upgrades for Hungary
- •Team scored only one point in eight races this season
- •Alonso's future may depend on upgrade performance
- •Newey aims for points in Hungary
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Adrian Newey Sets Hungary as Aston Martin’s “Reset” Moment After Painful British GP Sprint
"Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll propped up the field in sprint qualifying at Silverstone on Saturday, finishing 21st and 22nd respectively – more than 3.5 seconds adrift of Lewis Hamilton‘s pole-setting Ferrari. For most teams, that would be a crisis.…
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