Alonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade for Hungarian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Fernando Alonso expressed optimism regarding a significant upgrade for Aston Martin debuting at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The revised car features a new chassis and improved aerodynamics, marking the team's first upgrade of the season. Alonso noted that the circuit's characteristics could favor their performance despite previous challenges. He emphasized he is not focused on specific positions but on understanding the car's direction and unlocking its potential ahead of the race.
- •Alonso is optimistic about Aston Martin's major car upgrade.
- •The upgrade includes a lighter chassis and aerodynamic improvements.
- •Aston Martin chose a single upgrade rather than incremental changes.
- •The Honda engine will not be upgraded until after the summer break.
- •Alonso's future in F1 could hinge on the upgrade's performance.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade - will it decide his future?
- 2:35 PMBBC Sport — Alonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade - will it decide his future?
"Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
"Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 3:12 PMAlonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade - will it decide his future?
Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 2:35 PMAlonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade - will it decide his future?
Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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