Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Qualifying: Teams Reflect on Madrid’s Tight Battle
Teams share insights after a fiercely contested Spanish qualifying session that saw Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari lock out the front row.
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Aston Martin
Stories filed from the Aston Martin desk.
Spanish GP
Spanish GP 2026: Penalties Push Aston Martin’s Stroll to the Back of the Grid
Lance Stroll faces a back‑of‑the‑line start after two penalties, reshaping the opening order for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll Handed Grid Penalty for Spanish Grand Prix Due to Power Unit Changes
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will start further back on the grid at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after the team installed new power unit components ahead of the race.
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll to Start From the Back of the Grid at the Spanish Grand Prix
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll receives a 10‑place grid drop for Madrid after new power‑unit components breach the allocation limit.
Fernando Alonso
FIA President Says Fernando Alonso Cannot Exit F1 While Uncompetitive
Mohammed Ben Sulayem warns that a departure by Fernando Alonso would be ‘not acceptable’ if the two‑time champion is still struggling to be competitive.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s Bold Upgrade Strategy Pays Off, Says Pedro de la Rosa
Former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa praises Aston Martin’s daring upgrade plan and the partnership with Adrian Newey that helped the team secure a top‑five finish.
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing Appoints Tom McCullough as Head of Racing from 2027
Long-serving Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough joins Red Bull Racing in a senior leadership role starting next season, marking a significant shift in personnel for the defending champions.
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing Appoints Former Aston Martin Chief Tom McCullough as Head of Racing
Red Bull have confirmed the signing of Tom McCullough from Aston Martin as their new Head of Racing, a key strategic hire aimed at bolstering their competitive edge ahead of next season.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin Teams Up with Defected to Deliver House‑Music Beats to F1 Fans
The Red Bull‑owned team partners with the UK record label to bring a new soundtrack to the paddock and fan experience.
Honda
Honda's New Power Unit Breaks Cover During Aston Martin Filming Day
Honda's latest engine specification completed its maiden track runs with Aston Martin during a promotional filming day at the Hungaroring.
Belgian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso to Join Grid Penalty List at Belgian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso faces a grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix, joining a list of drivers including Lando Norris, Logan Sargeant, and others.
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin wants to keep Alonso: 'He's too quick to retire'
Aston Martin team principal Krack says Alonso is too quick to retire from F1, wants him to stay.