2026 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

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Some positive words from Alonso…seems he has decided to stay another year with the team :D :D

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mzso wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:15
OnEcRiTiCaL wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 14:32
You need real test and confirmation about the package and new parts.
Maybe that is what the second half of the season be about.
That wouldn't explain why they're putting everything in one major update. The one thing that would explain that is a major change at the base. Something they've decided is wrong and changing it would effect everything on top.

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diffuser wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 17:02
mzso wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:15
OnEcRiTiCaL wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 14:32
You need real test and confirmation about the package and new parts.
Maybe that is what the second half of the season be about.
That wouldn't explain why they're putting everything in one major update. The one thing that would explain that is a major change at the base. Something they've decided is wrong and changing it would effect everything on top.
Maybe changing the chassis with mounting solutions for the vibration issues (instead of the current bandaids), and/or changing those rear suspension mounts to the rear wing pylons? Will see.

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FNTC wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 17:03
diffuser wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 17:02
mzso wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:15

Maybe that is what the second half of the season be about.
That wouldn't explain why they're putting everything in one major update. The one thing that would explain that is a major change at the base. Something they've decided is wrong and changing it would effect everything on top.
Maybe changing the chassis with mounting solutions for the vibration issues (instead of the current bandaids), and/or changing those rear suspension mounts to the rear wing pylons? Will see.
I'm not an expert, but my understanding is that modifying the ICE mounts to eliminate vibrations is similar to a combination of balancing wheels and tuning a guitar. You wouldn't really notice the difference in the final product unless you knew what to look for.

Maybe the suspension but they've changed those in regular upgrades....
They seem to have cooling problems. So moving radiators or switching types?

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diffuser wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 17:02
mzso wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:15
OnEcRiTiCaL wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 14:32
You need real test and confirmation about the package and new parts.
Maybe that is what the second half of the season be about.
That wouldn't explain why they're putting everything in one major update. The one thing that would explain that is a major change at the base. Something they've decided is wrong and changing it would effect everything on top.
Uh, what? It doesn't need to explain it. One big update to better use the resources, as they said. They'll probably bring smaller ones as they evaluate it.

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NAPI10 wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:23
Some positive words from Alonso…seems he has decided to stay another year with the team :D :D
What he said was interesting also in terms of non driving.
He will take some stakes in the team I believe same as Newey, maybe one day be a team manager.

And race in other categories, but anyway I think he will drive 2027 at Aston, maybe 28

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FNTC wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:21
9 tenths off the slowest Cadillac in P20, 1.7 sec off Q2 and P16, and 2.4 sec off P10. :roll:
In a short circuit...

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Jambier wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 18:27
NAPI10 wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:23
Some positive words from Alonso…seems he has decided to stay another year with the team :D :D
What he said was interesting also in terms of non driving.
He will take some stakes in the team I believe same as Newey, maybe one day be a team manager.

And race in other categories, but anyway I think he will drive 2027 at Aston, maybe 28
I said it earlier, but Alonso should do either two more years or retire now. It is pointless to race one more year when next year will be another transition year.

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Petebass wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 19:42
FNTC wrote:
27 Jun 2026, 16:21
9 tenths off the slowest Cadillac in P20, 1.7 sec off Q2 and P16, and 2.4 sec off P10. :roll:
In a short circuit...
Constant car upgrades from the other 10 teams will tend to do that.

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I'm not an expert, but my understanding is that modifying the ICE mounts to eliminate vibrations is similar to a combination of balancing wheels and tuning a guitar. You wouldn't really notice the difference in the final product unless you knew what to look for.
I'm not sure what you mean by modifying the mounts, but from the 2026 Technical Regulations:
5.6.17 Engine (ICE) mountings may only comprise six M12 studs for connection to the survival cell
and either four or six M12 studs for connection to the gearbox case. These studs may be
fitted on the survival cell, power unit or gearbox case, their installed end must be M12 and
their free end may be a different diameter.The six mounting faces of the studs for connection to the survival cell must lie at [XPU, Y,Z]=[0, ±270, 25], [0, ±360, 270] and [0, ±190, 440]. All six of these studs must be used.

The four mounting faces of the studs for connection to the gearbox case must lie at [XPU, Y,
Z]=[480, ±125, 25] and [480, ±265, 360]. All four of these studs must be used. Optionally, an
additional two studs may be used, provided their coordinates are at [XPU, Y, Z]= [480, ±150,
140].

A tolerance of +/- 0.2mm will be permitted on all of the above dimensions, all dimensions
refer to the centre of the studs. All dimensions in this Article refer to studs fitted
symmetrically about the car centre plane.