Aston Martin has announced a major overhaul in its top leadership as the Formula One season draws to a close. Former Red Bull team principal Adrian Newey, widely regarded as one of the greatest engineers in F1 history, will take on the role of team principal next season.
The news comes after a tumultuous year for Aston Martin, currently sitting eighth in the constructors' standings with only two races left. However, billionaire owner Lawrence Stroll is confident that the changes will put the team in the best position to succeed when the regulations undergo significant changes in 2026.
Newey, who has played a pivotal role in 13 drivers' world championships and a dozen constructors' titles across three teams, will take charge of trackside operations from 2026. He will work closely with current team principal Andy Cowell, who will assume a new role as chief strategy officer.
Cowell has been under pressure this season, with reported disagreements with Newey, the team's managing technical partner. However, Stroll praised Cowell for his leadership and commitment to building a world-class team. The billionaire added that Newey's appointment will enable him to utilize his creative and technical expertise to drive the team forward.
The changes mark a significant shift in Aston Martin's leadership structure, with Newey taking on a more prominent role than ever before. While the news may come as a surprise to fans, Stroll is confident that it will put the team on the path to success in the years ahead.
As the sport prepares for its biggest overhaul since 2021, Aston Martin is well-positioned to take advantage of the new regulations. With Newey at the helm and Cowell's strategic expertise guiding the team, the Silverstone-based outfit is poised to make a significant impact in the world of F1.
The news comes after a tumultuous year for Aston Martin, currently sitting eighth in the constructors' standings with only two races left. However, billionaire owner Lawrence Stroll is confident that the changes will put the team in the best position to succeed when the regulations undergo significant changes in 2026.
Newey, who has played a pivotal role in 13 drivers' world championships and a dozen constructors' titles across three teams, will take charge of trackside operations from 2026. He will work closely with current team principal Andy Cowell, who will assume a new role as chief strategy officer.
Cowell has been under pressure this season, with reported disagreements with Newey, the team's managing technical partner. However, Stroll praised Cowell for his leadership and commitment to building a world-class team. The billionaire added that Newey's appointment will enable him to utilize his creative and technical expertise to drive the team forward.
The changes mark a significant shift in Aston Martin's leadership structure, with Newey taking on a more prominent role than ever before. While the news may come as a surprise to fans, Stroll is confident that it will put the team on the path to success in the years ahead.
As the sport prepares for its biggest overhaul since 2021, Aston Martin is well-positioned to take advantage of the new regulations. With Newey at the helm and Cowell's strategic expertise guiding the team, the Silverstone-based outfit is poised to make a significant impact in the world of F1.
just read that Adrian Newey is taking over as team principal next season and I'm low-key hyped lol 
did you know he's responsible for 13 drivers' wdc and 12 constructors' titles across three teams? that's like, a whole lotta F1 history right there! 
the thing is, Aston Martin was pretty mediocre this season, but with Newey on board, they're gonna make some serious changes by 2026 
I'm expecting big things from them next year 
and with Cowell taking over as CSO, I think we'll see a total overhaul of their strategy game 
what do you guys think? 
and cowell's still got game too, i'm curious to see how he'll adapt into his new role as csO 
Can't say I blame them for wanting a fresh start tho, especially with the new regulations coming in 2026. Adrian Newey is a legend btw, he's basically a genius when it comes to F1 engineering 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
! So they're shakin' things up big time at Aston Martin with Adrian Newey comin' on board as team principal 
! I gotta say, it's about time someone brought some real expertise to the table, 'cause last season was pretty rough 
. But hey, Lawrence Stroll is all about makin' moves and gettin' that team back on top 
! Can't wait to see how this all plays out next season 
! Adrian Newey as team principal? that's like getting the best engineer ever for the job! 
Also, Andy Cowell's skills are still top-notch, but it'll be interesting to see how he fits into his new role as CSO 
as for newey taking on trackside ops from 2026, i'm not sure if that's gonna make a huge difference since the regulations are getting a major overhaul... still, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out 
I mean I guess it's kinda cool that there's someone new taking over Aston Martin but who is Adrian Newey again? 
sounds familiar but I don't know... does he do any other jobs besides being an engineer? 
. NEW REGULATIONS COMING UP IN 2026 WILL GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO SHINE, AND WITH COWELL ON STRATEGY, THEY'LL BE HARD TO BEAT 
The fact that Lawrence Stroll is betting on Newey to lead them to success in 2026 is a smart move. Cowell's still gonna be involved, but it'll be cool to see him focus more on strategy rather than the day-to-day operations. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
. I think Aston Martin has a good shot at things with this new lineup, especially since the regulations are changing in 2026. It'll be interesting to see how everything plays out next season 
. Stroll seems confident about the changes, and I'm rooting for them to do well 
! With Newey on board, they might just become a force to be reckoned with