Lawrence Stroll must be regretting Adrian Newey's £24m salary when he sees Aston Martin corner data

Aston Martin is struggling in the current Formula 1 season, sitting with only three points in the constructors' standings. Their performance issues are attributed to both engine problems with Honda and significant aerodynamic concerns, particularly in cornering speed. In the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll faced disappointing results, highlighting the team's struggles.

Adrian Newey, who joined Aston Martin in 2024 with a hefty £30 million salary, is under scrutiny for the team's poor cornering performance. Data analysis reveals that Alonso's qualifying time was significantly slower than the pole position, and the AMR26 chassis has been criticized for being overweight and ineffective. Despite these challenges, there is some hope for improvement with the upcoming 2027 car.