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Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell believes his team could be further up the field in F1 this year if Adrian Newey was not solely focusing on its 2026 challenger.
Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell believes the team could perform better in Formula 1 this season if Adrian Newey were not focusing solely on the 2026 challenger.
The team currently sits sixth in the Constructors’ Championship, 24 points behind fifth-placed Williams.
Aston Martin’s 2023 season with 280 points set high expectations, making the current season’s performance frustrating.
Newey’s focus on the 2026 car design has limited his input on the current AMR25, sparking speculation on what could have been achieved with his expertise.
Described as a painful decision, the team acknowledges the necessity of investing in the future with Newey’s involvement in 2026.
Despite challenges, Aston Martin has made adjustments to the AMR25 throughout the season, showing progress and potential with new developments like the wind tunnel at their technology campus.
