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Aston Martin has announced the launch date of its first Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered F1 car for the new 2026 regulations
Aston Martin has announced that its first Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered Formula 1 car, the AMR26, will be launched on February 9, 2026.
This unveiling comes ten days after the initial collective pre-season test of the new regulations in Barcelona, which will be a closed-doors event from January 26-30.
The F1 teams are expected to stagger their car launches, with Aston Martin being the first team to reveal its plans for the upcoming season.
Adrian Newey, F1 design legend, oversaw the AMR26 following his transition from Red Bull to Aston Martin in 2024.
Newey has also been appointed as Aston Martin’s new team principal, although the specific extent of his responsibilities in this role remains unclear.
The team’s lineup for the 2026 season will consist of two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
