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Adrian Newey was drawn to his upcoming role at Aston Martin thanks to a potent combination of two key factors, according to Formula 1 team owner turned pundit Eddie Jordan.
Adrian Newey is set to join Aston Martin in March as Managing Technical Partner, taking charge of the F1 team’s technical operations. He will also become a shareholder in the squad, aiming to challenge for world titles. Eddie Jordan mentioned Honda and CEO Andy Cowell as pivotal in the discussions surrounding this move. Newey expressed his excitement to work with Honda again, citing their successful partnership at Red Bull. The involvement of Honda and Cowell is expected to bring significant expertise to Aston Martin. With a new wind tunnel and key hires, Aston Martin is gearing up to compete for championships under Newey’s guidance.
