Adrian Newey is expected to attend the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend after missing races since the Australian season opener.
Adrian Newey, Aston Martin's team principal and managing technical partner, has not appeared in the Formula 1 paddock since the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. He is understood to be arriving Thursday evening for the Monaco event. Chief trackside officer Mike Krack confirmed the plans during a pre-weekend media briefing.
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Aston Martin will introduce a heavily revised B-spec car at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix in an effort to return to competitive racing. The upgrades come after a difficult season marked by poor results for both drivers.
Adrian Newey believes a major car upgrade planned for the Hungarian Grand Prix could persuade Fernando Alonso to continue racing in Formula 1 through 2027.
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Aston Martin sits second from last in the Formula 1 constructors' championship after seven rounds. The team holds just one point and trails only Cadillac.
Aston Martin is working to introduce a major upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix, according to chief trackside officer Mike Krack. The team faces tight deadlines and limited spare parts as it prepares both cars for the next race.
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Fernando Alonso has stated that his Formula 1 future with Aston Martin does not depend on the team's upcoming upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is set to compete in the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend after driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where a late driveshaft failure ended a strong run for the Verstappen.com Racing entry.
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Aston Martin remains the only Formula 1 team without major upgrades to its car since the March Japanese Grand Prix. The team plans to introduce significant updates no earlier than July.