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Aston Martin's Newey: New car must convince Alonso
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey hopes a major car update for the Hungarian Grand Prix will be enough to win over Fernando Alonso for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-06-30T08:40:43.000Z - 1 min read
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey still sees opportunities to commit Fernando Alonso for the long term. However, the experienced Spaniard's future with the team remains highly uncertain, especially as the team's project struggles and the desired results fail to materialize.
Newey is pinning his hopes on a substantially updated car, which should be ready for the Hungarian Grand Prix. This major upgrade needs to demonstrate a clear step forward, aiming to give the 44-year-old Alonso confidence that the Silverstone-based outfit has found a way back up.
Time is running out for Alonso, who is looking for a team that offers him a realistic chance of success. Aston Martin is currently grappling with disappointing performances and, according to Newey's observations, has fallen far back. The team is even considered the slowest on the Formula 1 grid, now comfortably surpassed by newcomer Cadillac.
With an eye on 2027 and beyond, retaining a driver of Alonso's caliber is of paramount importance. The pressure on the engineers to deliver an effective update is palpable. Only concrete improvements can pave the way for an extended stay for the two-time world champion.