Aston Martin begins revealing major upgrades at Hungarian GP
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aston Martin unveils its first major upgrade package for the 2026 F1 season ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas commented that the new B-spec AMR26 is significantly different from its predecessor, with only the front suspension remaining unchanged. This upgrade reflects the high stakes and intense focus surrounding the team as they seek to enhance performance amidst ongoing competition. The team expects to see the impact of these changes as the race weekend progresses.
- •Aston Martin reveals B-spec AMR26 at Hungarian GP.
- •Valtteri Bottas notes significant changes from the previous model.
- •Only the front suspension remains from the old car.
- •Upgrade reflects high stakes for the 2026 season.
- •Impact of changes will be assessed throughout the race weekend.
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- 3:16 PMAutosport — Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car
- 11:57 AMESPN F1 — Aston Martin reveal 16-part upgrade in Hungary
- 11:53 AMRacer — Technical updates: 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Aston Martin’s Massive 16-Part Upgrade for Hungary—The B-Spec is Here
- 12:57 PMAutosport — Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade is big – but not as big as F1 insiders expected it to be
"During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pitlane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 Formula 1 car. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix was eagerly anticipated. According to the official FIA documents, the new package consists of 16 upgrades, including a ...Keep reading
""One rumour I heard, the only thing that's the same as the current car is the front suspension. Everything else is new. So let's see." So Valtteri Bottas said on the eve of the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Aston Martin will reveal its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season. It's a measure of the stakes and personalities involved in this project that the B-spec AMR26 is pretty much ...Keep reading
"During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pit lane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary was eagerly anticipated. According to the official FIA documents, the new package consists of 16 upgrades, including a longer and more ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 3:22 PMAdrian Newey reveals major Hungary upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin
During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pit lane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary was eagerly anticipated. According to the official FIA documents, the new package consists of 16 upgrades, including a longer and more ...Keep reading
- AutosportJul 24, 2026, 3:16 PMNewey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car
During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pitlane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 Formula 1 car. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix was eagerly anticipated. According to the official FIA documents, the new package consists of 16 upgrades, including a ...Keep reading
- ESPN F1Jul 24, 2026, 11:57 AMAston Martin reveal 16-part upgrade in Hungary
Details of Aston Martin's major upgrade for this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix have been published by the FIA, with a total of 16 submissions.
- RacerJul 24, 2026, 11:53 AMTechnical updates: 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix
Aston Martin’s B-spec car headlines a large number of upgrades at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:05 AMInside Aston Martin’s Massive 16-Part Upgrade for Hungary—The B-Spec is Here
The 2026 Formula 1 season has been incredibly brutal for Aston Martin. After tumbling down the competitive order and fighting a severely overweight and aerodynamically flawed chassis, the Silverstone-based squad is finally hitting the reset button. As the paddock sets…
- AutosportJul 23, 2026, 12:57 PMAston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade is big – but not as big as F1 insiders expected it to be
"One rumour I heard, the only thing that's the same as the current car is the front suspension. Everything else is new. So let's see." So Valtteri Bottas said on the eve of the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Aston Martin will reveal its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season. It's a measure of the stakes and personalities involved in this project that the B-spec AMR26 is pretty much ...Keep reading
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