Adrian Newey tore into Aston Martin’s disastrous 2026 F1 season, revealing deep structural problems far beyond initial development delays. The AMR26 is significantly overweight and lacks downforce, a result of rushed design and a bold aero direction. Newey pinpointed antiquated tools and processes, some dating back to the Jordan team, calling them "patched and bodged for years" and no longer fit for purpose. This led to frustrating car builds and poor internal coordination. The result? Aston Martin now runs slower than newcomer Cadillac, making them F1’s current slowest team.
While a B-spec car arrives in Hungary promising aero gains and weight loss, Newey confirmed the team is overhauling its operations. They are bringing more production in-house for greater control and investing heavily in modern simulation tools. These fundamental changes are long-term fixes. Real gains will not arrive until later in the year, leaving their immediate prospects bleak.
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