US EditionAston Martin Says Newey to Stay as Team Principal Amid Media Speculation
Aston Martin's team principal Adrian Newey stays despite poor results and Honda power unit issues, with no contract signed for potential replacement Jonathan Wheatley, the team said.
- On Thursday, Aston Martin confirmed Adrian Newey remains Team Principal and Managing Technical Partner, addressing media speculation that Audi's Jonathan Wheatley might replace him.
- Newey, whose cars have won 14 drivers and 12 constructors titles, joined Aston Martin from Red Bull last year as a shareholder tasked with building a winning car.
- Silverstone-Based Aston Martin has yet to score a point this season, with the new Honda power unit lacking performance and producing heavy vibrations.
- While reports suggested the team approached Wheatley, who joined Audi last year, Aston Martin stated it will not engage in media speculation regarding senior leadership.
- Fernando Alonso retired from last Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, and the team prepares for the next race at Japan's Suzuka circuit on March 29.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Aston Martin has gone out to deny the rumors about Adrian Newey’s possible departure as team leader, in no case of his role as leader of the single-seater development. Information about Jonathan Weatherley’s more than possible arrival to occupy a position that was not expected to be occupied by the British engineer has made the owner of the team, Lawrence Stroll, who backed the other top shareholder this Friday. “With the current speculation sur…
In Formula 1 there is probably a real quake after only two races. At the center Adrian Newey. His racing team now reacts clearly.
F1 2026: Aston Martin says Adrian Newey stays principal amid media speculation
Newey, whose cars have won 14 drivers’ and 12 constructors’ titles for three different teams, joined Aston Martin from Red Bull last year as a shareholder and was tasked with building a winning car.
Leadership Shuffle at Aston Martin: Newey Stays Amid Speculation | Sports-Games
Amid rampant media speculation, Aston Martin confirmed Adrian Newey remains as Team Principal. Rumors suggested a replacement by Audi's Jonathan Wheatley. Despite challenges in the Formula One season, including performance issues and a halted scorecard, Aston Martin publicly asserts no leadership changes, signaling confidence in Newey's technical prowess.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
