Canadian driver Lance Stroll has hinted at the existence of the Aston Martin AMR26B, a single-seater designed by Adrian Newey that is expected to debut before the summer break. Without an official announcement from the team, Stroll revealed they plan to introduce a major upgrade at the Belgian Grand Prix or the following race in Zandvoort, generating excitement on the grid.
Newey applies his signature to the evolution of the AMR26B 🏎️
According to sources close to the team, the AMR26B incorporates revised airflow solutions, a redesigned rear suspension, and an optimized floor. Newey's intervention focuses on the aerodynamic efficiency of the single-seater, aiming to reduce downforce loss in slow corners. Aston Martin hopes these modifications will allow Stroll and Alonso to consistently compete in the upper-midfield, although the team remains silent on performance figures.
Stroll leaks the plan and Aston Martin plays dumb 😏
Lance Stroll has shown that to leak information, you don't need to be an FIA spy. With the same subtlety with which he parks in the pits, he has dropped the scoop about the AMR26B. Now we just have to see if the car arrives on time or if, like other big promises from the team, it ends up as just a summer rumor. Meanwhile, Newey must be wondering if the driver will also redesign his contract.