Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
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Key Points:
- Aston Martin is introducing a major upgrade to its AMR26 car at the Hungarian GP, featuring a full aerodynamic overhaul and weight reduction aimed at improving performance and closing the gap to Cadillac.
- Rumors suggest the upgrade could yield over two seconds per lap improvement, which would be crucial for Aston Martin to move up from the back of the grid and challenge Cadillac's pace.
- Cadillac driver Sergio Perez acknowledges the threat, expecting Aston Martin to close the gap with their development, while teammate Valtteri Bottas expressed both curiosity and concern about the extent of Aston Martin's upgrade.
- Aston Martin's engineering chief Mike Krack tempered expectations, noting that while the upgrade is significant, extracting its full potential will require time and adaptation from the team on track.
- The upgrade includes a new, lighter chassis alongside aerodynamic improvements, but Aston Martin does not anticipate an immediate performance leap, emphasizing the learning curve involved in maximizing the new package.
