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An early verdict of Adrian Newey’s first Aston Martin F1 car has landed.
Lance Stroll shared his first impressions after debuting Aston Martin’s highly-anticipated 2026 F1 car, designed by Adrian Newey. Stroll completed four slow laps in the Honda-powered AMR26 during a shakedown test in Barcelona before causing a late red flag. He mentioned feeling good and enjoying being back in the car after a few weeks off. The AMR26’s unique design stirred excitement as it made its first on-track appearance, showcasing distinct features. Aston Martin faced significant changes with new regulations and partnering with Honda, but remains optimistic about the future collaboration. The team expressed pride in making it to the test and is focused on integrating with Honda to enhance performance.
