Aston Martin introduced a significant update at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, aiming to fix handling issues that have recently affected their performance. The previous upgrade at Imola increased downforce but made the car more unpredictable, which was problematic for drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.

According to technical director Dan Fallows, the new updates at Hungaroring focus on achieving “a better balance, a more consistent car.” This update strategy involves refining existing solutions rather than introducing new innovations, with changes made across the car to ensure all components work well together.

 

Starting with the front wing, which saw extensive changes at Silverstone, Aston Martin has now added a more loaded upper element to tackle the challenges of the Hungaroring. The primary focus of the team’s work has been on the floor and its ancillary components. Subtle adjustments were made to the floor fences, edge wing, and diffuser. The camber and shape of the outer floor fence have been modified, and the smaller double transition steps have been replaced with a larger single step down.

Additionally, a notch was removed from the lower front corner of the innermost fence, likely to enhance flow characteristics at varying ride heights—a strategy used by several other teams to improve flow stability. This modification is typically accompanied by changes to the forward floor section’s ceiling, which appears to have been adjusted as well. There are visible signs of this around the lower SIS portion of the floor’s roof, where a double kickline is now present.

Furthermore, the forward portion of the edge wing has been refined, similar to recent updates by rivals. More camber has been added, and the strakes have been adjusted in length, with exposed metal fillets added to increase rigidity.

 

At the rear of the car, Aston Martin has adjusted the shape of the diffuser, describing it as having a “slightly modified shape with boat surface.” This change aims to maximize performance from the central section of the car and make the most of the improved airflow coming from the front.

Additionally, modifications to the outboard portion of the beam wing elements are designed to generate more downforce directly and enhance the aerodynamic connection with the diffuser and rear wing. A new feature on the AMR24, similar to those seen on other cars like the Ferrari SF-24, is a horseshoe-shaped outcropping vane on the side of the halo. This vane helps redirect some of the turbulent airflow in that area.