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Aston Martin has revealed the launch date for its highly anticipated Adrian Newey-designed F1 car as it seeks to move up the sport’s competitive order in 2026.
Aston Martin’s highly anticipated Adrian Newey-designed Formula 1 car will be launched on February 9, 2026, as the team aims to improve its position in the competitive order of the sport.
The car reveal will come after the Barcelona test scheduled for January 26-30, which will be held without media or spectators.
2026 represents a crucial year for Aston Martin as they strive to recover from a recent decline in performance, highlighted by Fernando Alonso’s last podium in Sao Paulo in 2023.
Adrian Newey, who designed the 2026 car, will transition from Managing Technical Partner to Team Principal, offering optimism for the struggling team.
Despite sporadic flashes of brilliance, Aston Martin has been out-developed by their rivals in the latter part of the season, with Alonso’s recent seventh-place finish in Qatar reflecting their challenges.
The upcoming Abu Dhabi finale is expected to solidify Aston Martin’s seventh-place standing, with a gap of 13 points needed to surpass Racing Bulls in the standings.
