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Aston Martin Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has hailed the signing of Adrian Newey as Managing Technical Partner as a “gamechanger” for the Formula 1 team. Newey, 65, was unveiled as Aston’s latest blockbuster signing last week at the team’s impressive Silverstone facility. The renowned F1 designer will head up Aston Martin’s technical team starting […]
Adrian Newey, a renowned F1 designer, was unveiled as Aston Martin’s latest blockbuster signing at their Silverstone facility last week. Starting in March 2025, Newey will lead Aston Martin’s technical team and become a company shareholder. Pedro de la Rosa expressed his excitement on the F1 Nation podcast, calling Newey’s arrival “fantastic news” for Aston Martin. De la Rosa highlighted the impressive assets at Aston Martin, such as a new wind tunnel and a future engine partnership with Honda, making the team an appealing proposition for Newey. The decision for Newey to join Aston Martin is seen as a gamechanger and an important point in the team’s history, emphasizing Newey’s desire to win and the team’s potential for success. The addition of Newey will complement an already strong technical department as Aston Martin looks ahead to the impact on the 2026 regulation change.
