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Martin Brundle raises ‘question marks’ after Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin F1 car debuts
Sky Sports F1’s Ted Kravitz and Martin Brundle shared their first impressions of the Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin, with Lance Stroll debuting the AMR26 during a private Barcelona shakedown. Stroll’s limited laps drew attention to Newey’s Honda-powered creation, noted for its unique features compared to other cars. Fernando Alonso is set to test the car for the first time on Friday. While Brundle praised Newey’s expertise in interpreting regulations, he raised concerns about the broader challenges facing Aston Martin in 2026, especially with the new rules shake-up. Despite the uncertainties, the racing world eagerly anticipates Newey’s vision for maximizing the regulations and hopes for the Aston Martin to excel on the track. Time will tell if Newey’s calculated approach pays off and if the car lives up to its potential on race day.
