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Aston Newey’s first Aston Martin F1 car has finally hit the track.
Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 car debuted on track at the Barcelona shakedown, where the team finally participated after announcing delays earlier in the week.
The AMR26 was flown into Girona airport on Wednesday and assembled overnight at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Lance Stroll took the new car out for its first spin on Thursday, with Fernando Alonso scheduled to drive on Friday.
Designed by Adrian Newey, the car features aggressive sidepods and a unique engine cover, marking a new era under Newey’s leadership.
As Aston Martin transitions to Honda power units and aims for a better season following a disappointing 2025, all eyes are on their performance in 2026.
Under the ownership of Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin’s ambitions for world championships rest on the success of this new car and team setup.
