Fernando Alonso: F1 Hungarian GP an "important" lift for Aston Martin
Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso expressed optimism following a performance boost for the Aston Martin team at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The team introduced a major chassis upgrade that helped Alonso reach Q2 for the first time in the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The update marks a significant technical shift for Aston Martin, potentially altering the competitive landscape of the 2026 F1 season.
Fernando Alonso reckons qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix was an “important” boost for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team after his first Q2 appearance in grand prix qualifying in the 2026 campaign.
The two-time champion took 16th at the Hungaroring to end Aston Martin’s run of five consecutive qualifying sessions occupying the back row, with a deficit of around two seconds.
But round 11 in Budapest marked the Silverstone squad’s first major upgrade of the year, radically changing its AMR26’s chassis with an engine update coming next in Zandvoort.
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“It was important,” said Alonso. “Definitely, it was important for everyone in the team as it has been a tough period in both factories.
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