David Coulthard predicts Aston Martin to improve in upcoming F1 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
David Coulthard, a former Formula 1 driver, has endorsed Aston Martin's long-term project, forecasting that the team will emerge as the most improved in F1 over the next two years. Despite a difficult start to the 2026 season, he believes they will secure victories in upcoming grands prix. Coulthard expressed confidence in the Silverstone-based team's trajectory during a recent podcast appearance, indicating that their efforts and developments will bear fruit as the season progresses.
- •Coulthard calls Aston Martin the most improved team.
- •Predictions include winning grands prix despite early struggles.
- •Aston Martin is focused on a long-term project.
- •Coulthard shared his views on the Up To Speed podcast.
- •The 2026 season has started poorly for Aston Martin.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Coulthard tips Aston Martin to win races by 2028 after Hungarian GP upgrades
- 5:05 PMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driver
"Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard offered a strong defence of Aston Martin's long-term project during a ...Keep reading
"Former F1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will be the sport's most improved team in the next two years, even going as far to back the Adrian Newey-led squad for race victories by 2028. The bold predictions comes after a nightmare start to 2026, but with major upgrades underway after the Hungarian GP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:01 PMCoulthard tips Aston Martin to win races by 2028 after Hungarian GP upgrades
Former F1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will be the sport's most improved team in the next two years, even going as far to back the Adrian Newey-led squad for race victories by 2028. The bold predictions comes after a nightmare start to 2026, but with major upgrades underway after the Hungarian GP.
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 5:05 PMAston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driver
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard offered a strong defence of Aston Martin's long-term project during a ...Keep reading
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