**Bernie Collins Explains Key to Aston Martin’s Sudden F1 Resurgence at Hungarian GP**
Aston Martin’s sudden leap back into competitive form at the **Hungarian Grand Prix** has turned heads across the Formula 1 paddock — and former F1 strategist **Bernie Collins** believes she knows exactly why. Speaking after the team secured an impressive points haul at the Hungaroring, Collins highlighted a blend of **technical upgrades, strategic precision, and driver adaptability** as the main catalysts for the turnaround.
“This wasn’t just about one upgrade,” Collins explained. “It was about understanding the weaknesses in the AMR24 over the past few races and addressing them with both aerodynamic refinements and suspension adjustments. The team found a much better balance between low-speed stability and high-speed cornering.”
Aston Martin had struggled in recent rounds, slipping behind rivals in the tight midfield battle. But in Budapest, **Fernando Alonso** and **Lance Stroll** looked far more comfortable behind the wheel, with improved tyre management proving critical on a track notorious for its low grip and high degradation.
Collins credited the team’s **Friday practice strategy** for giving them a crucial edge: “They dedicated more laps to long-run simulations than usual, which meant by Sunday they had a very clear picture of tyre wear patterns. That allowed them to make bolder calls on pit stop windows, something we hadn’t seen in earlier races.”
The Hungaroring result has reignited hopes that Aston Martin can push for consistent top-five finishes in the second half of the season. “If they can replicate this level of adaptability at other circuits — especially ones with a similar technical profile like Singapore — they’ll be in a much stronger position,” Collins concluded.
For Aston Martin fans, Hungary may have been more than just a one-off — it might be the start of a genuine **resurgence** in the 2025 F1 campaign.
