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Adrian Newey unveils stunning last-minute secrets behind Aston Martin’s groundbreaking AMR26 F1 car

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
February 3, 2026
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Adrian Newey unveils stunning last-minute secrets behind Aston Martin’s groundbreaking AMR26 F1 car

Adrian Newey Unveils Aston Martin AMR26: A Last-Minute Marvel Set to Shake Up Formula 1!

In an electrifying revelation, Adrian Newey, the legendary designer, has pulled back the curtain on his groundbreaking first Formula 1 creation for Aston Martin—the AMR26. Unveiled just last week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, this stunning machine is already igniting conversations in the F1 community and is poised to disrupt the competition as the 2026 regulations loom large.

Newey, known for his innovative genius, admitted that a series of challenges led to the car’s rushed completion. The AMR26, a blend of unique design elements and signature Newey touches, is expected to elevate Aston Martin’s standing in the sport, especially with the new era of regulations fast approaching. Under the watchful eye of Lawrence Stroll’s financial backing, the Silverstone-based squad is continuously evolving, with Newey’s expertise playing a pivotal role in fine-tuning various aspects of their operations.

“The AMR Technology Campus is still evolving, and we faced significant hurdles,” Newey disclosed in a candid interview. “The CoreWeave Wind Tunnel only became operational in April, and I joined the team last March. This meant we were already behind the curve.”

The stakes are undeniably high. Other teams had models in the wind tunnel as early as January 2022, while Aston Martin had to wait until mid-April to get their design tested. “This put us on the back foot by about four months, leading to a frenzied research and design cycle,” Newey explained. “The car only came together at the last minute, hence the rush to make it to the Barcelona shakedown.”

Upon its debut, the AMR26 turned heads with its striking appearance, setting it apart from its competitors on the grid. Many expected Newey’s ingenuity to yield a visually distinctive car, and the initial images from Barcelona have certainly made a bold statement. However, Newey downplayed any notions of the car being ‘aggressive,’ instead hinting at its unique characteristics.

“I never see my designs as aggressive,” he stated. “I simply pursue what feels right. While our direction might be interpreted that way, it’s about achieving something innovative.”

With a design philosophy that meticulously considers every millimeter, Newey ensures that the AMR26 is compact and efficient. “The car is tightly packaged—much more so than anything attempted at Aston Martin before,” he asserted. This ambitious approach necessitated close collaboration with mechanical designers, who have risen to the challenge despite the complexities involved.

As Newey takes on the dual role of Team Principal for Aston Martin this season, all eyes will be on him when the AMR26 hits the track for the highly anticipated pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit next week. Will this last-minute masterpiece redefine Aston Martin’s legacy in Formula 1? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—the AMR26 is ready to make waves in the fast-paced world of motorsport!

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