P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Aston Martin is seemingly not a fan of what is to come for the 2026 campaign.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll expressed disappointment in the new F1 regulations for 2026, calling the direction “a bit sad.”
The upcoming season will feature significant changes, including a fresh aerodynamic setup and a new power unit design without the controversial MGU-H.
Stroll, along with other drivers, raised concerns about the drastic differences in driving experience expected with the new regulations.
Despite reservations about the upcoming changes, Stroll emphasized that driver unity exists on the matter.
The Aston Martin team enters the season with a new technical partnership with Honda and sees technical mastermind Adrian Newey taking on the role of team principal.
Stroll remains hopeful that if the car proves competitive, the driving experience will be enjoyable, regardless of the new regulations.
