Aston Martin tests show potential 2-second lap time improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Aston Martin's AMR26 chassis upgrades indicate a possible 2-second lap time boost in virtual testing, according to a leak out of Silverstone. This improvement, if accurate, could help the team recover from a disappointing start to the 2026 season, where they currently trail Cadillac by approximately 1.4 seconds. The upgrades come as part of a comprehensive redesign aimed at correcting aerodynamic flaws. The team will face its greatest challenge in Hungary to validate these simulator results on track, as skepticism remains about achieving such significant gains mid-season.
- •Aston Martin reports a potential 2-second lap improvement.
- •The team currently lags 1.4 seconds behind Cadillac.
- •Upgrades aim to address fundamental aerodynamic issues.
- •Next test follows in Hungary with high expectations.
- •Skepticism persists on achieving such gains during the season.
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Martin’s Simulator Teases a Massive Mid-Season Revival
"Formula 1 simulators are notoriously optimistic, but the latest leak out of Silverstone is raising eyebrows across the 2026 grid. According to Spanish outlet Autonocion (highlighted by @FormulaDirecta, Aston Martin’s highly anticipated AMR26 chassis upgrades are yielding a staggering 2-second…
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