Aston Martin name Adrian Newey as new Formula 1 team principal
Adrian Newey will lead Aston Martin as Team Principal and technical head from 2026, succeeding Andy Cowell who moves to Chief Strategy Officer amid major regulation changes.
- Adrian Newey, considered the greatest technical mastermind of his generation, will become Aston Martin team principal next season after his departure from Red Bull.
- Pressure had built on current team principal and CEO Andy Cowell amid a disappointing season and reported disagreements with managing technical partner Newey.
- Cowell will take on a new role as chief strategy officer, while Newey will take charge of trackside operations from 2026 to help Aston Martin compete with new regulations.
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The Aston Martin Formula One team has announced that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal from next year.
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