Aston Martin’s Hungaroring Test Day
Aston Martin used its scheduled filming day at the Hungaroring to run the new Honda RA626H power unit, a potential 30bhp lift for the 2026‑26‑year‑old car.
Key Personnel and Technical Focus
The team delegated the driving duties to American driver Jak Crawford rather than its primary pair, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, ensuring a pure engineering evaluation. Japanese engineer Shintaro Orihara worked alongside the Aston Martin crew, cross‑referencing data from the recent Hungarian Grand Prix to gauge the engine’s performance.
Improvements and Future Outlook
Initial data indicates that the troublesome vibrations that plagued the season’s start have been eliminated. The upgraded unit will debut at Zandvoort’s Dutch Grand Prix on 23 August, offering a raise that will boost Aston Martin’s prospects for points on faster circuits while keeping the team competitive against Mercedes and Red Bull‑Ford.
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