Opening Night: An evening by design

Technical insight from Adrian Newey. Music from The World of Hans Zimmer, performed by Jodok Cello. Narrated by Kaya Scodelario. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso's thoughts for the season ahead. Watch closely, this is your guide to our 2026 season opening night.

2026, a year of change. Our first as a full works team. Our first with an Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin Aramco Formula One car, built and developed in the fully completed AMR Technology Campus, shaped in the CoreWeave AIR Tunnel, created to meet the challenge of the sport's sweeping new technical regulations.

And on 9 February, what you're going to see and hear sets the tone for everything that follows.

We're inviting you to a night of culture, to an evening of storytelling and performance; to introduce the thinking, the people, and the ambition that will define what comes next.

This is more than a launch. Shaped by precision, creativity, and a clear vision for the future.

Please, take your seat.

The stage

Our next chapter opens on a global scale, with its heart at Ithra, a Center for World Culture in Dhahran – the flagship citizenship initiative of our title partner, Aramco, and a space for ideas and inspiration.

Ithra provides the perfect backdrop for the reveal of AMR26's new livery. It exists to unlock creativity and develop talent across arts, design, education, and technology; empowering people and helping shape their cultural and creative futures. In short, a natural setting for landmark moments.

The programme

The AMR26 made its track debut in Barcelona. Now, it's time to reveal our look for 2026.

The lights fall. Music from The World of Hans Zimmer, brought to life by leading contemporary cellist Jodok Cello.

Our cast arrives...

The architect: Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll heralds the collaboration and shared ambition that has brought us to this moment.

The drivers: Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have had a brief taste of the new era. They give their unique perspectives on how it feels and their thoughts for the season.

The creator: What's Adrian cooked? Team Principal and Managing Technical Partner Adrian Newey tells us, offering insight on how he's translated the new rulebook into the AMR26. A rare insight into his design philosophy.

And the ensemble: Our technical partners; Aramco, Honda, and Valvoline discuss their contributions to the new car and explore the foundations of our future: world-class expertise across advanced sustainable fuels, power unit integration, and lubricants. Decisions made today that shape performance tomorrow.

And because moments like this don't end when the lights come up, the celebration continues as we welcome I / AM members to Q New York – Aston Martin's NYC flagship – to toast the new season with our Official Whisky Partner Glenfiddich.

The best seats in the house

This isn't something you simply tune into. It's something you're part of.

Head to the Aston Martin Aramco TikTok channel at 18:15 GMT for an extended live experience with host Jolie Sharpe, beginning 45 minutes before the reveal show and continuing after, offering behind-the-scenes access, live reaction from our team members, and exclusive moments from inside the venue as the night unfolds. Global broadcasters and online channels, including Sky Sports F1 (UK), will also show the launch.

The encore

9 February is just the start. On 11-13 February and 18-20 February, the team will be in Bahrain for pre-season testing, where AMR26 breaks cover in its new livery. Then, they'll travel to Australia for the opening round of the 2026 Formula One World Championship in Melbourne on 6-8 March.

Follow every step this season across our social media channels and astonmartinf1.com.