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Fernando Alonso has warned Aston Martin that its solutions for the AMR26 might be “too late” to sustain F1 title ambitions in 2026.
Fernando Alonso has expressed concern that Aston Martin’s developments for the AMR26 may be too late to support successful Formula 1 ambitions in 2026. The two-time World Champion had high hopes for a career revival with a competitive car this season. In his fourth year with the team, Alonso will drive an Adrian Newey-designed car for the first time. Despite acquiring a works Honda deal and a modern Wind Tunnel, Aston Martin faced setbacks with a late arrival to testing and concerns of trailing competitors significantly. Alonso remains hopeful but acknowledges the team faces challenges in optimizing its package for competition. Despite a difficult start, Alonso believes issues with the car can be resolved to salvage the season but tempers expectations for immediate success.
