Aston Martin announces aggressive upgrade plan ahead of Hungary race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Adrian Newey confirmed Aston Martin's plans for a comprehensive upgrade package as they head into the race at Hungary. The team has struggled in the 2026 season, securing only one point through ten races, and needed significant aerodynamic improvements and weight reductions. Newey stated that the Hungary modifications are just the beginning, with more updates scheduled for Zandvoort, Monza, and Baku. The team aims to enhance performance to become a credible title contender by 2027, in part through a future Honda power unit upgrade.
- •Aston Martin has scored just one point in ten races this season.
- •The Hungary update includes 16 new parts and weight reductions.
- •Further updates scheduled for Zandvoort, Monza, and Baku.
- •Newey emphasizes the importance of these upgrades for future competitiveness.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Adrian Newey Confirms Aston Martin Upgrades Won’t Stop as Aggressive Plan Announced
"Heading into Hungary, Aston Martin‘s 2026 season had been nothing short of disastrous – the team had accumulated just a single point across ten races, were running a car burdened by excess weight and a lack of aerodynamic performance, and…
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