US EditionAston Martin name Adrian Newey as new Formula 1 team principal
Aston Martin appoints Adrian Newey as team principal to lead technical integration with Honda and partners amid major 2026 F1 regulation changes and internal restructuring.
- 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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It’s been announced that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal of Aston Martin Formula One team from 2026. It is a move that has stunned the paddock, with current boss, Andy Cowell, moving into a new strategy role. Moreover, the upheaval follows weeks of rumored internal tension and high-profile departures inside the Silverstone outfit. Auto Motor und Sport reported that “seven key engineers – including aerodynamic chief Eric Blandin – h…
LONDON (AP) — Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin team principal next season as part of the Formula One team's restructuring. Newey committed his long-term future to Aston Martin in September 2024 after his departure from Red Bull sparked a bidding war for his services. He is widely considered the greatest technical genius of his generation. Pressure has mounted on Andy Cowell, the current team principal and chief executive, amid a disappointi…
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