F1 Design Guru Adrian Newey Heads to Aston Martin After Red Bull Departure

Chris Teague
by Chris Teague

Months after announcing his departure from the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Adrian Newey has found a new home. Many had speculated that the design wizard might move to Ferrari or another top team, but he’s now confirmed that he will be joining Aston Martin starting in March 2025, a move not wholly unexpected given team owner Lawrence Stroll’s deep pockets and Newey’s opportunity to work with top driver Fernando Alonso.


Newey cited Stroll’s recent investments in the team as deciding factors. Stroll invested in a new campus and advanced wind tunnel technologies. “I am thrilled to be joining Aston Martin Formula 1 team,” he said. “I have been hugely inspired and impressed by the passion and commitment that Lawrence brings to everything he is involved with. Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team. He is the only majority team owner who is actively engaged in the sport. His commitment is demonstrated in the development of the new AMR Technology Campus and wind tunnel at Silverstone, which are not only state-of-the-art but have a layout that creates a great environment to work in.”

For Aston Martin, Newey’s arrival likely represents its best shot at a Constructor’s Championship title before the end of the decade. Formula 1’s 2026 rule changes will bring a significant shift in the cars’ construction and capabilities, and Newey’s expertise as the best ever to do his job will help the team move forward into the new era with confidence.


[Images: Michael Potts F1 via Shutterstock]


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Chris Teague
Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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  • SilverHawk SilverHawk on Sep 10, 2024
    It's always an exciting time in F1when there are substantial rule changes. Usually, even the well-financed teams take time to find their footing. For at least a brief period, the field becomes wide open. Interesting time for the fans. Looking forward to it.
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    The best part of F 1 is Brundle's grid walk.
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