Alonso ‘proud and excited’ to drive Newey-designed F1 car

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll expressed immense excitement over the launch of Aston Martin's new F1 car, the AMR26, designed by Adrian Newey. Alonso, for the first time in his career, will drive a Newey-designed car, calling it a “very proud moment.” The two-time World Champion highlighted the significant challenge of the new 2026 regulations and the team's new status as a works team with Honda power. Stroll echoed the enthusiasm, noting the incredible transformation of the team since 2021 and their ambition to fight for race wins and championships. Both drivers emphasized the critical role of early season development and testing in Bahrain.