Team Overview
| Team | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Base | Silverstone, United Kingdom |
| Team Principal | Adrian Newey |
| Drivers | Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll |
| Engine | Honda |
| First F1 Season | 2021 |
Aston Martin returned to Formula 1 as a works team in 2021 after evolving from the former Racing Point organization. Backed by major investment from billionaire Lawrence Stroll, the team continues to expand its technical infrastructure and commercial sponsor portfolio.
The team operates from its modern facility in Silverstone and aims to challenge the established frontrunners in 2026.
Car Development Philosophy
Aston Martin has focused on aerodynamic development and chassis performance. The team has invested heavily in facilities and technical staff to improve long term competitiveness, not least the signing of Adrian Newey, arguably the greatest designer in the history of F1, as team principal in 2025. Their 2026 challenger drew admiring glances in the paddock for its striking design in pre-season, though this may not translate into points.
Driver Lineup Analysis
Fernando Alonso remains one of the most experienced drivers in the sport and the double World Champion continues to deliver strong performances through racecraft and strategic awareness. He has stuck by Aston Martin in the hope that they can deliver him a title-winning car in 2026.
Lance Stroll is often portrayed as someone lucky to be in an F1 seat. His father owns the team, and his performances have been inconsistent at best in recent seasons. However, the Canadian has shown genuine pace at times during his career, and will hope he can translate that into consistent points this year.
Team Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Strong aerodynamic development resources
- Experienced lead driver in Alonso
- Modern technical facilities
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent qualifying performance at some circuits
- Race pace can vary depending on track characteristics
2026 Outlook
Disastrous. Aston were off the pace in qualifying, but in race trim their Honda engines are simply miles behind the rest. Not only is the car uncompetitive, but it is dangerous. Both drivers had to chew entire packs of gum to manage unbearable cockpit vibrations is pre-season, while both cars did not finish in Australia, a race the team treated as an extra practice session. At least things can only get better.
Betting Angles
Look at ‘First points of the season’ markets if you’re feeling optimistic about Honda’s ability to develop their engine into something remotely competitive. Otherwise look at markets such as the season-long head-to.head between Alonso and Stroll (back the Spaniard), and perhaps even opposing Aston finishing last in the Constructor’s Championship given their immense resources.
