Aston Martin start using new wind tunnel

The team said in a statement on Friday: "The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has started using its new wind tunnel at the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone completing a significant milestone on the eve of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.

"The new state-of-the-art wind tunnel is the latest piece of the puzzle for Aston Martin Aramco, which transitions to a full works team in 2026. As the team's FIA nominated wind tunnel, it will be used to support the development of this year's AMR25, alongside a big focus for the team's 2026 challenger," the statement explained.

Aston Martin went on revealing details of their new wind tunnel, stating: "The wind tunnel is housed in a 60,580m3 building that also includes the state-of-the-art additive manufacturing machines and model build area for the new highly sophisticated 60% scale car models enabling rapid development and better operational efficiencies.

"The use of its own wind tunnel marks a significant step in Aston Martin Aramco's journey towards challenging for championships in the future, harnessing the power of its people, technology and methods to continue its progress towards the front of the grid," the team concluded.

Andy Cowell, CEO and Team Principal, commented on the milestone saying: "Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the creation of our own wind tunnel facility at the AMRTC.

"The task of bringing together external partners and new in-house technology working hand in glove to such tight deadlines is impressive.

"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," Cowell concluded.

The tunnel's operation comes two weeks after Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin as a shareholder and technical boss.