Aston Martin struggles in 2026 F1 season despite Adrian Newey's arrival
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Aston Martin sits second from last in the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship after seven rounds, accumulating only one point. The team has faced criticism for its performance, with lead driver Fernando Alonso stating that Aston Martin has the "worst car and the worst engine" in F1. Despite these struggles, team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa remains optimistic about Newey's impact and leadership. Aston Martin is focused on improving with a significant package set to debut at Spa, while Honda works on enhancing its engine performance.
- •Aston Martin is second from last in the constructors' championship.
- •Fernando Alonso criticized the car and engine performance.
- •Pedro de la Rosa believes in Adrian Newey's ability to improve the team.
- •Aston Martin plans to introduce major upgrades at Spa.
- •Honda is working on improvements to its power unit.
- 8:21 AMYahoo Sports — The Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
- 8:21 AMMotorsport.com — The Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
- 8:20 AMAutosport — The Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
"There's no competition for the "worst surprise" award of the 2026 F1 season start, as Aston Martin - despite all the hype around Adrian Newey joining the team and leading it into the new era - sits second from last in the constructors' championship after seven rounds. With one point on the board, it is only ahead of Cadillac, the completely new project that was expected to struggle in its first ...Keep reading
"There's no competition for the "worst surprise" award of the 2026 Formula 1 season start, as Aston Martin - despite all the hype around Adrian Newey joining the team and leading it into the new era - sits second from last in the constructors' championship after seven rounds. With one point on the board, it is only ahead of Cadillac, the completely new project that was expected to struggle in ...Keep reading
"Despite a horrid start to 2026, with its lead driver saying the team's got not only the "worst engine" but also the "worst car", Aston Martin still believes Newey can get it out of the woods
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:21 AMThe Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
Despite a horrid start to 2026, with its lead driver saying the team's got not only the "worst engine" but also the "worst car", Aston Martin still believes Newey can get it out of the woods
- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 8:21 AMThe Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
There's no competition for the "worst surprise" award of the 2026 Formula 1 season start, as Aston Martin - despite all the hype around Adrian Newey joining the team and leading it into the new era - sits second from last in the constructors' championship after seven rounds. With one point on the board, it is only ahead of Cadillac, the completely new project that was expected to struggle in ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 22, 2026, 8:20 AMThe Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing
There's no competition for the "worst surprise" award of the 2026 F1 season start, as Aston Martin - despite all the hype around Adrian Newey joining the team and leading it into the new era - sits second from last in the constructors' championship after seven rounds. With one point on the board, it is only ahead of Cadillac, the completely new project that was expected to struggle in its first ...Keep reading
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