It has taken longer than expected, but at last Aston Martin has confirmed that its wind tunnel is now up and running, meaning that it will no longer depend on Mercedes to carry out tests on improvements to the cars. With the new wind tunnel and the incorporation of Adrian Newey, the British team can now begin to plan with all the tools the car, the AMR26, with which it will seek from next season to take a step forward as a team in Formula 1. This state-of-the-art wind tunnel, which forms part of the AMR Technology Campus at Silverstone, is already a fundamental pillar for the team in its progression towards the 2026 season, with the implementation of the new F1 regulations.
A state-of-the-art wind tunnel to lead the future
Aston Martin has finally taken an important and long-awaited step in its evolution within Formula 1, confirming that the new wind tunnel is now up and running after several months of waiting and delays; This state-of-the-art wind tunnel, which belongs to the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone, stands out as one of the most important tools for the Formula 1 team as it looks to progress to becoming a factory team in 2026.
Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell values having it within the factory: “Having everything under one roof gives us a key competitive advantage as we move towards our goal of being a fully operational factory team by 2026.”
The impact of the wind tunnel on Aston Martin’s performance
The incorporation of the new wind tunnel represents a drastic change in the way aerodynamics are worked on in Aston Martin cars; in a category where every detail counts, having our own facility guarantees us greater control over the evolution process. This advance is key to reaching the front of the grid and to the fight for podiums or victories.
Aston Martin’s engineers are already using this state-of-the-art technology, examining airflow behavior more precisely and optimizing the car’s design based on more accurate data. This will enable quick and efficient adaptations to the AMR25 and, above all, prepare the 2026 car, designed under the new technical regulations.
A step forward in the quest for the championship
Since Aston Martin’s return to Formula 1, it has been committed to sustained growth; the new wind tunnel is one of the key pieces in its aspirations. The objectives of Lawrence Stroll’s group are obvious, they want to become a team capable of fighting for championships in the future.
This new horizon of continuity reinforces, if possible, their medium-long term strategy. With the arrival of some key players such as Adrian Newey and the development of new facilities, Aston Martin already looks like a serious rival for this new path that Formula 1 is embarking on. With their alliance with Honda for next year, the team is capable of creating a car that can aspire to everything.
The British team has the 2025 season ahead of it, where it will learn to extract the full potential of the new infrastructure before taking on the great responsibility of making the big leap in 2026. The commissioning of its own wind tunnel is, without a doubt, a watershed on its path to the pinnacle of world motorsport.