Aston Martin reveals true AMR26 livery as Newey era begins

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the satin green livery of its 2026 Formula 1 car, the AMR26, marking the start of its new works partnership with Honda and the first car designed under Adrian Newey's leadership. The car, which had been running in a plain black scheme during its Barcelona shakedown, will now head to Bahrain pre-season testing as a focal point of intrigue for the new season.

Why it matters:

This launch represents a pivotal moment for Aston Martin, signaling its transformation into a full works team with Honda power and the beginning of its highly anticipated technical partnership with legendary designer Adrian Newey. The success of this project could redefine the team's competitive standing and challenge the established hierarchy in Formula 1.

The details:

• The AMR26 is the first Aston Martin F1 car conceived under Adrian Newey, whose designs have contributed to 26 world championships across three different constructors (Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull).
• The team enters 2026 as a new works partnership, having joined forces with Honda. The Japanese manufacturer was persuaded to remain in F1 by the new 2026 power unit regulations.
• Technical scrutiny has already fallen on the car's extreme suspension solutions, a hallmark of Newey's innovative approach to new regulations.
• The car completed its initial running at a shakedown in Barcelona, only revealing its true green livery on the final day of the event.

What's next:

All attention now turns to the official pre-season test in Bahrain, scheduled for February 11-13 and 18-20.

• This will be a critical period for Aston Martin and Honda to accumulate mileage, understand the car's reliability, and begin unlocking the performance potential of Newey's first design for the team.
• The test will offer the first true comparative glimpse of whether the AMR26 can immediately challenge the established front-runners in this new regulatory era.