How Aston Martin rushed the AMR26 to Barcelona on a 50-year-old Antonov plane

It didn’t take long for the AMR26 to capture the curiosity of fans and insiders alike when it finally took to the track at Formula 1’s Barcelona shakedown yesterday. The three laps it completed late in the day were enough for it to be immortalised in its first photos, which were immediately scrutinised by the … Read more

Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 car is finally on track, causes red flag

Aston Martin has finally taken to the track at Formula 1’s Barcelona pre-season test, but caused a red flag within just an hour. The Silverstone-based team skipped the first three days of testing as it couldn’t produce its new challenger, the AMR26, on time. The Barcelona shakedown is taking place behind closed doors over five … Read more

Timing of Lance Stroll’s late F1 Spanish GP withdrawal explained

Details have emerged of Lance Stroll’s absence for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix grid as the Canadian battled worsening pain in his right hand and wrist. Late on Saturday night, hours after Stroll qualified 14th for the Barcelona race, Aston Martin released a statement saying its driver would not take part in the race, meaning Fernando … Read more