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Fernando Alonso reveals timeline for Aston Martin's major upgrades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Fernando Alonso reveals timeline for Aston Martin's major upgrades

Summary

Fernando Alonso confirmed that the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix might be his last at the venue. He addressed Aston Martin's current struggles, revealing that the AMR26 chassis and Honda power unit require further development. Alonso estimates that a significant upgrade is expected by July, coinciding with a complete revamp of the AMR26B chassis led by Adrian Newey. The development aims to reduce the car's lap time by up to two seconds. Alonso emphasized the importance of improving the engine's performance, expressing that the Honda unit is currently lagging behind competitors.

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By the Numbers

•Alonso hints Barcelona Grand Prix may be his last there.
•Current Aston Martin car struggles with performance.
•Major upgrades to the AMR26 are planned for July.
•Newey's overhaul targets significant lap time improvement.
•Alonso critiques the Honda engine's current performance.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso Confirms Race-Changing Upgrade As Timeline Revealed

What they're saying

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Following Fernando Alonso’s bombshell admission that this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix could “probably” be his final Formula 1 appearance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the immediate question in the paddock became: Why is Aston Martin so slow right now? Now,…
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