There is a lot of excitement about how Aston Martin will perform this weekend. Today is one of those Fridays when many people will be eagerly watching free practice 1 and 2, but the data they provide will not be very enlightening for the general public. However, it will be very important for the British team to gather the data that will allow them to find the best setup for Saturday’s qualifying, which is when we will be able to see the full extent of the new updates fitted to the AMR25.
Great excitement at Aston Martin
A weekend begins where Aston Martin has a lot at stake. The second updates of the season are here, but this is a much more complete package than the one at Imola—despite what Fernando Alonso says—and it is also the first package made entirely at the new factory since it is now operating at full capacity, 100% designed in the new wind tunnel and 100% inspected and scrutinized by Adrian Newey, who has set out to boost his new team from this season onwards, without compromising the development of 2026.
These are the new updates for the AMR25
The new updates to the AMR25 for the Silverstone Grand Prix have been revealed. There are changes to the flat floor, the floor fences, the floor edge and the engine cover.
- The flat floor is the most important element of aerodynamics. It is key to keeping the car as close to the asphalt as possible, providing grip and stability, and is very important for downforce.
- The floor fences are vertical aerodynamic parts located at the front and sides of the flat floor of the car. The purpose of this part is to control and maximize the airflow under the car. It maximizes the ground effect by creating a low-pressure zone, which is key to keeping the car close to the asphalt and improving its stability in corners.
- The floor edges are the outer edges of the car’s floor, which are key to optimizing ground effect. They manage air disturbances to get the most out of the car’s downforce and stability.
- The engine cover is not just a simple cover that protects the engine; it is an aerodynamic component that encloses the engine and other auxiliary systems, which also optimizes aerodynamics and aids cooling.
Aston Martin performance
These updates are key elements in making the car behave less erratically, go faster, both in corners and on straights, and help with better tire management, as the ground effect itself provides extra grip that frees up the tires.
Aston Martin is talking about an improvement of two tenths, but the most ambitious expectations are for an improvement of up to four tenths, which would be a significant step forward on the grid. The main objective is to consolidate their position as the fifth team on the grid and try to upset the teams at the top. Some cite McLaren in 2023 as an example of Aston Martin’s potential to take a bigger step forward, but the team itself is not venturing to be so optimistic.
An exciting weekend is underway for Aston Martin. There is a lot of anticipation to see the progress of the AMR25. They want to see it as high up as possible, which would be a huge boost for the team that has set its sights on 2026. It would be a sign that the work at Silverstone, just 500 meters from the circuit, is being done right.