Aston Martin outlines one-eye on crucial new F1 regulations

Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell has outlined that the team will be "realistic" in how it can improve the AMR25 across the season, ahead of the new power unit regulations next year. 

The Silverstone-based team are targeting to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 campaign, which saw the outfit finish fifth in the constructors' standings. 

Whilst this still put them as the best midfield team, neither Fernando Alonso nor Lance Stroll were able to claim a single podium. 

A year prior in 2023, Alonso was often in the leading positions and achieved eight rostrum finishes. 

For 2025, Aston Martin has opted to introduce an improved version of its car from last year, with a shakedown test to take place on Monday in Bahrain ahead of pre-season testing. 

Cowell, who has replaced Mike Krack as team boss, is eager for the new campaign to get underway. 

"I’m excited to get this season started and see the AMR25 hit the track tomorrow in Bahrain," said Cowell. 

"It’s the culmination of tremendous hard work and dedication at the AMR Technology Campus. 

"We are all inspired by the DNA of Aston Martin and we have a relentless pursuit of excellence, both on and off the track."

Aston Martin target drivability

In terms of the changes made to Aston Martin's car for the new season, the team has tried to focus on lessons from last year. 

On top of that, the outfit has made modifications based on the feedback from both drivers. With this in mind, the AMR25 has been designed to make it more drivable for Alonso and Stroll.

It is a challenging year for all the teams with the new regulations set to be introduced next year, in particular for Aston Martin who will become a Honda works team. 

The British outfit is already preparing for next year and is avoiding having goals that it deems are unachievable. 

"For this year’s car we’ve really taken on board the lessons and feedback from last season," the team boss added. 

"We’ve focused on creating a more drivable car for Lance and Fernando and we’ve pushed hard to make it more benign. We expect it to be a tight and competitive field from the get-go in Australia, so we know it won’t be easy. 

"Our aims are realistic with a view to how we can continually improve in all areas, especially as we, like all teams, approach a vital shake-up of the regulations in 2026.”