F1: Adrian Newey appointed Aston Martin technical management director
Aston Martin has signed legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey as executive technical partner and reportedly also a shareholder. From 2025, Newey will lead the design of the team's 2026 car in accordance with Formula 1's new regulations. Newey sparked a bidding war among rival teams after leaving Red Bull Racing after the Miami Grand Prix. He had originally planned to take a break from Formula 1 to complete his RB17 hypercar project, but negotiated an early exit to join a new team in March 2025. Despite Ferrari being a strong contender, Newey chose Aston Martin. Newey's arrival is a major boost for Aston Martin and his expertise combined with Fernando Alonso's driving skills will propel the team to the forefront of Formula 1 competition. Lawrence Stroll said: “This is huge news. Adrian is the best racing driver in the world, he is at the top of his game and I am incredibly proud that he is joining the Aston…
11. F1: Aston Martin may announce Adrian Newey
Aston Martin is preparing to make major changes to its Formula One team, with plans to bring in legendary designer Adrian Newey and potentially pursue reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Legendary designer Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull earlier this year sent shockwaves through the F1 paddock. While the intense competition on track in recent months has somewhat overshadowed speculation about his next move, behind the scenes Aston Martin appears to be the frontrunner to sign Newey. Although Newey has publicly stated his desire to take a break from F1 after leaving Red Bull in 2025, he is currently enjoying a period of sabbatical. This allows him to continue to work on the development of Red Bull’s RB17 supercar while temporarily taking a break from the pressures of the F1 season. Meanwhile, Aston Martin has undergone a dramatic transformation under the leadership of billionaire Lawrence Stroll. The team’s significant investment in facilities, infrastructure and people has taken their capabilities to…
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