Aston Martin set to debut major upgrades ahead of Hungary race weekend

British Formula One team Aston Martin will unveil a significant chassis upgrade this weekend, hoping the changes can put them on a 'good path' at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

According to reporting by Formula 1 (site oficial), Fernando Alonso shares that while no single package can fill their performance deficit, they are focused on making substantial improvements. The long-awaited updates come in the wake of a challenging 2026 season, where the team finished more than four seconds behind the Q1 benchmark.

Aston Martin have been led by renowned F1 designer Adrian Newey for their first key upgrades of the campaign.

The Spaniard, who expressed a need to understand circuit-by-circuit improvement, highlighted that Spa was one of the toughest circuits where they had a 2.1-second gap to other teams.

Lancaster power unit changes planned for next month

With Honda bringing power unit changes from Silverstone-based squad in the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, Aston Martin aims to make impactful steps rather than incremental ones.“There’s going to be more development next year,” says Alonso.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the anticipated improvements at this weekend's Hungarian GP?

Aston Martin hopes their long-awaited upgrades, led by Adrian Newey, will help them move forward competitively. While exact details were not shared, Fernando Alonso spoke publicly of one significant improvement expected from the new car.

When are Honda power unit changes planned and what does this mean for Aston Martin?

Honda plans to bring upgrades in the Netherlands next month, which will complement Aston Martin's own changes. This combination aims to level the playing field more closely but does not guarantee immediate success given their current deficit.