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Aston Martin Debuts B-Spec Upgrade at Hungary, Targets 2.5-Second Gain

7/23/2026

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Aston Martin Aramco Team will debut a B-spec chassis upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix, stripping weight and adding a new nose.
The upgrade revises aerodynamics and rear suspension to approach minimum weight.
The team estimates the package could shave about 2.5 seconds per lap, although it may still miss Q2.
Aston Martin has one point from Fernando Alonso in Monaco and sits 10th in the constructors’ standings ahead of Cadillac.

History

Historical Context

When Ross Brawn bought the Honda team in March 2009 and fitted the BGP 001 with a controversial double-diffuser, the car won eight of 17 races and secured the Constructors’ title on a £7 million budget. That low-cost, aerodynamic edge enabled Jenson Button’s six early victories and reshaped the 2009 grid. Aston Martin’s 2024 B-spec upgrade seeks a similar 2.5-second-per-lap gain at Hungary, echoing Brawn’s 2009 breakthrough.

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Story summary

Aston Martin Aramco Team will debut a B-spec chassis upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix, stripping weight and adding a new nose.
The upgrade revises aerodynamics and rear suspension to approach minimum weight.
The team estimates the package could shave about 2.5 seconds per lap, although it may still miss Q2.
Aston Martin has one point from Fernando Alonso in Monaco and sits 10th in the constructors’ standings ahead of Cadillac.

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