Why Aston F1 disaster reveals Newey's ambition
From Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes by Motor Sport
March 5, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 6
About this episode
Mark Hughes discusses Aston Martin's struggles in the 2026 Formula 1 season and the implications of Adrian Newey's ambitions.
It would be easy to mock Aston Martin's disastrous start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, especially as its engine troubles are set to see the team retire early from the Australian Grand Prix. But, these early issues are simply an indication of the scale of Adrian Newey's ambition, explains Mark Hughes. Plus: Mark's expectations of the Australian Grand Prix; F1's contingencies if the Bahrain GP is called off; and Alex Albon's intriguing prediction of this year's champion. More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show. Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: He'll answer a selection of the best every week. Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Mark Hughes, Bryn Lucas
Topics covered
- Aston Martin
- Formula 1
- Adrian Newey
- Australian Grand Prix
- engine troubles
- F1 predictions
Keywords
- Aston Martin
- Formula 1
- Adrian Newey
- Australian Grand Prix
- engine troubles
- Alex Albon
- F1 predictions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Aston Martin, Formula 1, Bahrain GP
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