Fernando Alonso declares high expectations for Aston Martin amidst Adrian Newey arrival
Fernando Alonso did not hide the fact that Adrian Newey's Aston Martin switch has increased expectations on the team.
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Fernando Alonso signed with Aston Martin in 2023. Since then, it has been a rollercoaster of a ride for the Spanish driver. However, the two-time world champion remains optimistic over the team’s future with aero genius Adrian Newey joining the Silverstone squad this year.
Aston Martin has made major investments ahead of the 2026 rule change. Adrian Newey was poached from Red Bull in a deal announced last year. Moreover, Honda will become the exclusive power units supplier for the British team next season.
Fernando Alonso expressed his excitement over Newey’s long-awaited arrival in March. The aero genius will play a pivotal role in the car development for 2026. As such, the 43-year-old made it clear that winning the title would be a massive achievement for the British team. Alonso made it clear that high expectations will be laid on Aston Martin in F1’s new era.
In 2026 there will be a change in regulations and we will have Adrian Newey working on the project from this April. We have to be excited about having a good year, but winning the championship is a bigger deal. Even so, I already know that expectations are going to be high.
Fernando Alonso told DAZN
2026 to be a ‘coin toss’ for all F1 teams
The two-time world champion insisted that he wants to fight for the title in 2026. However, he recognized that the new regulations will be a coin toss for teams across the grid. Fernando Alonso hoped that for Aston Martin, the coin toss will be successful to ensure that the British team can potentially become a title contender.
I hope I can enjoy more podiums, some victories, fight for some championships… But I know that 2026 is a year that is a bit of a coin toss for everyone and I hope it lands on heads.
Fernando Alonso stated
The Silverstone-based squad has seen a major overhaul in the past couple of seasons. Though, Aston Martin must now maintain a stable structure ahead of the 2026 season. Fernando Alonso and the British team would first focus on a decent campaign in the upcoming season.
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