Aston Martin introduces major upgrades in Hungary ahead of summer break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Aston Martin plans to debut a substantial upgrade package for the AMR26 chassis at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the last race before the summer break. Driver Lance Stroll stated that the team's performance at the Hungaroring will be crucial, as the upgrades aim to address significant downforce and balance issues. Improvements to the Honda engine are expected after the summer, but Stroll indicated that if the car does not perform better in Hungary, the upcoming engine updates may not fully resolve the team's challenges. The Hungaroring is particularly challenging for chassis performance over power.
- •Aston Martin introduces a major upgrade package at the Hungarian GP.
- •Stroll expresses frustration over the team's current performance issues.
- •The upgrades target downforce and balance deficiencies in the AMR26.
- •Honda engine improvements will follow after the summer break.
- •Performance in Hungary may determine the team's direction for the season.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lance Stroll: If Aston Martin is still slow in Hungary with upgrades then Honda updates won’t fix all our problems
- 8:40 AMMotorsport.com — Lance Stroll: If Aston Martin is still slow in Hungary with upgrades then Honda updates won’t fix all our problems
"In Hungary next week, the last round before the summer break, Aston Martin will introduce a major upgrade package for the first time this season. The new parts will primarily aim to correct the weaknesses of the AMR26 chassis, while the next improvements to the Honda engine will arrive after the summer break at the Dutch GP. The scale of this package is such that it can almost be described ...Keep reading
"With a major upgrade package in Hungary, Aston Martin will have a lot at stake before the summer break. For Lance Stroll, the Hungaroring will show whether the AMR26's problems can be fixed and if the team can still revive its season
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:40 AMLance Stroll: If Aston Martin is still slow in Hungary with upgrades then Honda updates won’t fix all our problems
With a major upgrade package in Hungary, Aston Martin will have a lot at stake before the summer break. For Lance Stroll, the Hungaroring will show whether the AMR26's problems can be fixed and if the team can still revive its season
- Motorsport.comJul 17, 2026, 8:40 AMLance Stroll: If Aston Martin is still slow in Hungary with upgrades then Honda updates won’t fix all our problems
In Hungary next week, the last round before the summer break, Aston Martin will introduce a major upgrade package for the first time this season. The new parts will primarily aim to correct the weaknesses of the AMR26 chassis, while the next improvements to the Honda engine will arrive after the summer break at the Dutch GP. The scale of this package is such that it can almost be described ...Keep reading
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