Hinchcliffe calls for patience with Aston Martin's upgrades at Hungarian GP
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
James Hinchcliffe advised that Aston Martin's substantial upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix should not be assessed based solely on immediate performance. With the team debuting a major upgrade package before Formula 1's summer break, Hinchcliffe emphasized the need for time to fully utilize the changes. He noted the importance of the upgrades aligning with simulation data and the team's previous development efforts. Aston Martin is currently 10th in the constructors' championship, with their drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll ranked 18th and 22nd, respectively, in the drivers' standings.
- •Hinchcliffe stresses patience with Aston Martin's new upgrade package.
- •Team ranks 10th in constructors' championship with 1 point.
- •Alonso is 18th, Stroll is 22nd in drivers' standings.
- •Upgrade aims for better performance direction rather than immediate results.
- •Final race before Formula 1's summer break is at the Hungaroring.
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- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — F1 pundit urges patience over Aston Martin's huge Hungarian GP upgrade
- 12:19 PMMotorsport.com — F1 pundit urges patience over Aston Martin's huge Hungarian GP upgrade
"Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has argued that Aston Martin's highly anticipated upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix should not be judged solely on its immediate pace, warning that the team will need time to maximise the changes. Ahead of the final race before Formula 1's summer break, the Silverstone outfit is debuting a massive upgrade package at the ...Keep reading
"Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Aston Martin's patience will soon pay off, backing the Silverstone outfit to become a regular points scorer following the debut of its heavily upgraded car at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Aston Martin endured a torrid start under the new 2026 regulations, entering the Hungaroring weekend 10th in the constructors' standings ...Keep reading
"Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams. The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, essentially bringing a B-spec car. Speaking about the scale of the updates, Brundle claimed that ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 9:53 AMF1 TV pundit makes bold Aston Martin prediction after B-spec car at Hungarian debut GP
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Aston Martin's patience will soon pay off, backing the Silverstone outfit to become a regular points scorer following the debut of its heavily upgraded car at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Aston Martin endured a torrid start under the new 2026 regulations, entering the Hungaroring weekend 10th in the constructors' standings ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 4:29 PMMartin Brundle sets major target for Aston Martin's F1 Hungarian GP upgrades
Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams. The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, essentially bringing a B-spec car. Speaking about the scale of the updates, Brundle claimed that ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:19 PMF1 pundit urges patience over Aston Martin's huge Hungarian GP upgrade
James Hinchcliffe says Aston Martin’s major upgrade should be judged on whether it provides the right development direction
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 12:19 PMF1 pundit urges patience over Aston Martin's huge Hungarian GP upgrade
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has argued that Aston Martin's highly anticipated upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix should not be judged solely on its immediate pace, warning that the team will need time to maximise the changes. Ahead of the final race before Formula 1's summer break, the Silverstone outfit is debuting a massive upgrade package at the ...Keep reading
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