Aston Martin Rolls Out Major Hungary Upgrade Package
Aston Martin will introduce its first proper chassis upgrade package of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The AMR26 changes target weight reduction and performance gains after early-season struggles. Production of parts remains tight with limited spares. The package forms the initial step of a two-phase development plan.
Upgrade Package Details
Aston Martin will roll out its first proper chassis upgrade package of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The changes focus on weight reduction in structural elements while keeping the main chassis and gearbox architecture intact. The team required re-homologation and crash testing for the forward chassis section. This marks the debut of a 'B-spec' AMR26 car aimed at addressing early-season positioning challenges.[1]
Production and Timeline Constraints
The team works at full capacity to complete the updates with both cars targeted for the Hungaroring weekend. Spare parts availability remains limited and the effort forms the first stage of a two-step development plan. A second phase is scheduled after the summer break.[2]
Related reading
[1]: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/aston-martin-flat-out-on-amr26-hungary-updates-spares-in-short-supply/10839104/ [2]: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/whats-gone-into-aston-martins-hungary-upgrade-package-and-the-most-important-goal-theyve-set-for-it.6ndz5IfETBoVpLrpXPwYEt
- [1]Aston Martin 'flat out' on AMR26 Hungary updates, spares in short supply (motorsport). Accessed 2026-07-23.
- [2]What's gone into Aston Martin's Hungary upgrade package – and the 'most important' goal they've set for it (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-23.
- [3]Aston Martin's parts fear for its 'B-spec' 2026 F1 car (the-race). Accessed 2026-07-23.