Sergio Perez expresses concern over Aston Martin's upgrades at Hungarian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Sergio Perez, driving for Cadillac in Formula 1, is apprehensive about Aston Martin's car upgrades debuting at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend. The AMR26 will undergo significant aerodynamic changes and weight reductions, aiming to improve its performance after recent struggles. Aston Martin hopes that these alterations will enable them to enhance their competitiveness on the grid. While predictions suggest a potential lap time improvement, team officials stress the importance of gradually optimizing the new components and do not expect immediate gains. Perez indicated that Cadillac must prepare for Aston Martin's potential progress.
- •Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin will close the gap with their B-spec car.
- •Aston Martin's AMR26 receives a significant aerodynamic upgrade and weight reduction.
- •Upgrades are aimed at improving performance from the back of the grid.
- •Team officials urge caution regarding immediate performance expectations.
- •Perez urges Cadillac to focus on their own performance.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
- 11:40 AMMotorsport.com — Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
"Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez believes Aston Martin's significant car update at this weekend's Hungarian GP will close the gap with his team. Aston Martin has struggled massively with its AMR26, and with engine partner Honda also facing a steep development curve, the team decided to hold back its upgrades until it could bring enough performance to the car to lift it from the back of ...Keep reading
"Aston Martin's long-awaiting Formula 1 car revamp in Hungary is making Cadillac wary of its place in the pecking order
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:40 AMCadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
Aston Martin's long-awaiting Formula 1 car revamp in Hungary is making Cadillac wary of its place in the pecking order
- Motorsport.comJul 23, 2026, 11:40 AMCadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez believes Aston Martin's significant car update at this weekend's Hungarian GP will close the gap with his team. Aston Martin has struggled massively with its AMR26, and with engine partner Honda also facing a steep development curve, the team decided to hold back its upgrades until it could bring enough performance to the car to lift it from the back of ...Keep reading
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