Aston Martin begin use of state-of-the-art new wind tunnel as part of ‘big focus’ on 2026 car

On the eve of the 2025 season, Aston Martin have announced that they are now using their new in-house wind tunnel at the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone.

Shortly before first practice for the Australian Grand Prix began, the team announced that they had begun using their new, state-of-the-art set-up, describing it as “the latest piece of the puzzle” in their journey toward a planned championship challenge.

Becoming Aston Martin’s FIA-nominated wind tunnel after a previous shared arrangement with Mercedes, it will be used to support the development of the 2025-specification AMR25, as well as their “big focus” on the squad’s 2026 challenger.

The tunnel is housed in a 60,580m3 building, which also includes advanced additive manufacturing machines and a model build area for new, highly sophisticated 60% scale car models “enabling rapid development and better operational efficiencies”.

CGI static renders of the AMR25 reveal, Feb 23, 2025. — Aston Martin will develop their 2025 car in the new wind tunnel

Aston Martin are preparing to enter a new era in 2026, when they will embark on a new works power unit partnership with Honda, who have powered Red Bull to several world titles in recent seasons.

“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the creation of our own wind tunnel facility at the AMRTC,” said Aston Martin CEO and Team Principal Andy Cowell. “The task of bringing together external partners and new in-house technology working hand in glove to such tight deadlines is impressive.

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“The facility provides new technology that enables the aerodynamicists to observe in greater detail the complex flow physics of an F1 car. To have everything here under one roof is extremely beneficial for us as we work towards being a fully operational works team from 2026.”

News of Aston Martin’s wind tunnel going live comes shortly after Adrian Newey’s arrival at the outfit, with the design guru having started work at the beginning of the month.