Why Aston F1 disaster reveals Newey's ambition

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.

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Why Aston F1 disaster reveals Newey's ambition is an episode from Motor Sport Magazine Podcast by Motor Sport.

This episode is 39:31 long.

This episode was published on Mar 5, 2026.

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