Aston Martin’s hidden advantage

This year, 2026, Aston Martin's ambitious project must show its true colours after two forgettable years in the middle of the grid. The project, with the best facilities and a structure led by Adrian Newey, Enrico Cardille and Andy Cowell, must make the leap under these new regulations.

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This is not a demand from fans, but rather a matter of keeping the word and expectations that both Honda and Aston Martin have built up in recent times: they want to win everything. The new power unit that will power Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will be unveiled on 20 January in Tokyo, in the presence of Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1.

According to Last Word On Sports, there is a benefit that could work out very well for Aston Martin ahead of the upcoming season, which will kick off with the first pre-season tests on 26 January at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya.

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Fuel factor will play a very important role in the new power units, which will make all the difference on the track. Engineers will be able to contribute aerodynamic concepts that will enable them to outperform their rivals, but the power unit will be the deciding factor.

Adrian Newey may shine with his design of a high-performance chassis, but Honda must do its part.

Aramco, Aston Martin's fuel supplier, could be the talk of the season. Sustainable fuels used in these new power units will be a key factor. Some suppliers are expected to create more efficient blends than others, which could provide additional power.

This is why Aston Martin could benefit from its collaboration with Aramco: they have experience with sustainable fuels. This supplier provided this type of fuel to F2 last season, which is why they have worked extensively on 2026 fuels. Aramco is expected to provide a fuel that offers extra energy and power to the Honda engine.

The Saudi oil company has extensive experience in creating reliable and efficient sustainable fuels. Aston Martin has a great opportunity in the hands of Andy Cowell, who, after being replaced as Team Principal by Adrian Newey and appointed Chief Strategic Officer, will put all his efforts into the Honda engine and its development.

Aston Martin's fuel edge puts them on par with Mercedes and Red Bull, according to GPBlog.

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Honda has led practically the entire ground effect era with Red Bull, and beyond the ghosts of the past, it would be surprising if the Japanese brand suffered a huge decline in 2026.

However, we must be cautious and wait for the track and the data to reveal the whole truth. Time is very wise and is the great judge.