Aston Martin anticipates improvements with upcoming summer upgrades

Aston Martin is navigating a challenging start to the 2026 season, facing reliability issues and pace deficits. Team representative Pedro de la Rosa acknowledges the difficulties the drivers are experiencing with the AMR26 but expresses optimism about significant upgrades slated for summer. De la Rosa noted some progress has been made, such as resolving vibration issues, but expects substantial performance improvements only after the updates are implemented. He praised the efforts of drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll during this tough phase and highlighted team principal Adrian Newey's strong work ethic and responsiveness to driver feedback.