Aston Martin reveals first look at AMR25 F1 car ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the AMR25, their latest Formula 1 race car, showcasing it online before pre-season promotional filming in Bahrain. After a challenging 2024 season filled with setbacks and missed podium opportunities, the team is gearing up for a comeback in 2025. The introduction of the AMR25 reflects Aston Martin's determination to regain its competitive edge, backed by strategic leadership changes and a fresh design approach.

The 2024 season saw Aston Martin struggling to maintain the momentum they had in 2023, finishing fifth in the Constructors' Championship but with a significant drop in points from 280 in 2023 to just 97 in 2024. This decline highlighted the widening gap between Aston Martin and the top four teams. To address these challenges, significant leadership changes were made. In October 2024, Andy Cowell joined the team as Group CEO and later transitioned to Team Principal in January 2025, taking over from Mike Krack, who became Chief Trackside Engineer.

Additionally, the recruitment of Adrian Newey from Red Bull marked a major strategic move, although his impact on the AMR25 is not expected this year. His presence is highly anticipated, with hopes that his influence will shape future models, particularly with the regulatory changes coming in 2026. This strategic reshuffle is seen as a clear statement of Aston Martin's ambitions to climb the ranks in Formula 1.
The AMR25 features a bold new design, including revamped sidepods with a deeply undercut profile to enhance airflow efficiency. The redesigned floor maximizes aerodynamic performance, while the front wing has been modified to improve low-speed downforce and cornering stability. These changes are aimed at making the car more driveable and competitive from the season opener in Australia.

Team Principal Andy Cowell emphasized the team’s commitment to improvement, stating, "I'm excited to get this season started and see the AMR25 hit the track tomorrow in Bahrain... 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."
Veteran driver Fernando Alonso remains optimistic, reflecting on the lessons learned in 2024 and looking forward to the season with the AMR25. He stated, "We learnt a lot in 2024 and the team have been using that as a driving force as we head into this season... I'm excited to get back on track; I am ready to help this team get stronger and continue this journey with Aston Martin Aramco."
Lance Stroll echoed this enthusiasm, highlighting the hard work put in during the off-season and his eagerness to see how the new car performs on the track.
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With the 2025 season set to be fiercely competitive and the team aiming for consistency, Aston Martin is looking to prove that their success in 2023 was no fluke. The AMR25 will make its debut at the Bahrain International Circuit, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.