Aston Martin rolls out upgraded AMR26 at Hungarian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:28 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Aston Martin introduced significant upgrades to its AMR26 car during practice for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix on July 25. The team upgraded 16 components, with a redesigned nose and a lighter chassis structure, requiring full re-homologation. The vehicle's performance issues stemmed from the Honda power unit, which will receive updates after the summer break. Adrian Newey highlighted that while the chassis framework remains, substantial changes have been made for better handling and aerodynamics.
- •Aston Martin upgraded 16 components on the AMR26 car.
- •Changes include a redesigned nose and lighter chassis.
- •The team had difficulty with the Honda power unit earlier this season.
- •New updates for the power unit expected after the summer break.
- •Adrian Newey confirmed significant changes while retaining some structural elements.
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"Call it a B-spec, call it a heavily revised AMR26, call it whatever you want – what Aston Martin rolled out at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix is, by any reasonable engineering standard, a new Formula 1…
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