Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Aston Martin's patience will soon pay off, backing the Silverstone outfit to become a regular points scorer following the debut of its heavily upgraded car at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin endured a torrid start under the new 2026 regulations, entering the Hungaroring weekend 10th in the constructors' standings after struggling with the initial AMR26 car and unexpected issues with its new Honda power unit. But an extensive aerodynamic upgrade package introduced in Budapest offered a glimmer of hope for the team.