Formula 1 News: Newey apologizes for his Aston Martin ‘lemon’

Adrian Newey has publicly apologized to Aston Martin's partners, sponsors, and drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for the team's poor performance during the difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Speaking at Aston Martin's Silverstone headquarters, Newey acknowledged reliability and performance issues while expressing hope that upcoming upgrade packages planned for the Hungarian and Zandvoort rounds will turn things around. Newey also revealed he has been personally briefing both drivers on the upgrade plans and the team's 2027 season strategy, particularly as he attempts to convince Alonso to sign a new contract.