Martin Brundle has shared a rather troubling evaluation of Aston Martin’s current performance in the Formula 1 season, describing their situation as ‘sad for all F1.’
Aston Martin is grappling with a tough start to their Formula 1 season, as they find themselves near the bottom of the rankings. With only 14 points after six races, they are trailing by 28 points compared to the same point last season. This has raised concerns among fans and experts alike, given the looming changes expected in 2026.
The arrival of Honda and Adrian Newey has positioned 2026 as a crucial year for the team, potentially opening them up to a less favorable 2025. Despite having two skilled drivers, Fernando Alonso has yet to earn a point, while Lance Stroll sits 10th in the standings with 14 points. Reflecting on their struggles, Martin Brundle remarked on their sluggish pace, labeling Aston Martin as painfully the slowest cars following the Miami Grand Prix.
Brundle’s analysis written for Sky Sports highlighted the urgency for Aston Martin to find ‘magic upgrades’ to turn their season around. However, as the 2026 focus intensifies, the 2025 car development seems to be left with Bob Bell, Andy Cowell, and Mike Krack. With limited resource allocation towards improving this year’s car, the Silverstone-based team faces a challenging year ahead. Enrico Cardile, formerly of Ferrari, won’t begin his contributions until July, further delaying any significant enhancements.
Aston Martin’s leadership remains optimistic, despite the hurdles. Mike Krack noted that even minor improvements could dramatically change their situation. He emphasized the close competition within the midfield and expressed hope that a gain of just two or three tenths could propel Aston Martin from ninth to a potential fifth or sixth position. Such a shift would enable them to independently score points rather than depending on external circumstances.
Since relaunching as Aston Martin in 2021, the team has consistently scored points, peaking at 280 points in 2023. Projections suggest they could end on 56 points this season, a significant drop. However, the team is hopeful that refining their weaknesses could still yield better results.
Though Aston Martin’s season appears bleak, the team and its fans still hold onto hope that strategic improvements could lead to a better outcome in the upcoming races.
