Alonso praises Aston Martin's upgrades after Friday practice in Hungary
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:34 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Fernando Alonso evaluated the new upgrades to the Aston Martin AMR26 during Friday practice at the Hungaroring. He described the car as feeling 'much better', noting that the team made 16 changes aimed at improving performance. Despite a suspension issue sidelining teammate Lance Stroll, Alonso remained optimistic, indicating that there is more potential to unlock. He expressed satisfaction with how the upgrades correlated with expectations and highlighted a positive atmosphere within the team as they prepare for further improvements ahead of qualifying.
- •Alonso finished 13th in FP1 but dropped to 19th in FP2 due to a track limits violation.
- •The team implemented 16 changes to improve the AMR26 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •Alonso felt the car was more predictable and easier to handle during practice.
- •Improvements to the chassis and engine performance are needed moving forward.
"Fernando Alonso cut a positive figure after sampling Aston Martin’s major updates for the first time during Friday practice in Hungary, describing the revised AMR26 as “much better” overall.
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