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Aston Martin faced four-month delay in 2026 F1 car design
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Aston Martin encountered a significant setback in developing its 2026 Formula 1 car, the AMR26, due to a four-month delay in starting wind tunnel testing. Adrian Newey, the team's managing technical partner, revealed that the program began in mid-April 2025, later than rivals who commenced in January. This compression affected preparations for the recent Barcelona shakedown.
Fernando Alonso has shared his excitement after taking the new Aston Martin AMR26 for its first laps during the Barcelona Shakedown. The Spaniard highlighted the significant impact of designer Adrian Newey on the team. He described the experience as special amid major changes for the squad ahead of the 2026 season.
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Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button has signed a multi-year deal to become Aston Martin's team ambassador ahead of the 2026 season. He switches from a similar role at Williams, drawn by the team's new works partnership with Honda. Button will support media, partner, and commercial activities for the Silverstone-based squad.
Aston Martin has decided not to renew its agreement to supply Formula 1's safety and medical cars after the 2025 season, reverting the role solely to Mercedes from 2026. The British manufacturer shared duties with Mercedes since 2021, but its vehicles faced early criticism for performance issues. Mercedes will now provide its high-powered AMG models for all 24 races next year.