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Aston Martin has announced a major shake-up of its leadership structure.
Aston Martin has announced that Adrian Newey will take on the team principal position in 2026, replacing Andy Cowell who will become the chief strategy officer.
Newey, who joined Aston Martin as the managing technical partner earlier this year, will focus on the development of the 2026 car under new technical regulations.
His transition follows a successful nearly 20-year tenure at Red Bull, where he achieved championship success with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.
In his new role, Newey will oversee the technical team and trackside operations to ensure competitiveness in the upcoming season.
Andy Cowell, the outgoing team principal, will now work on optimizing the partnership between Aston Martin and new power unit supplier Honda under the guidance of team owner Lawrence Stroll.
Cowell, previously pivotal at Mercedes HPP, aims to streamline the integration of the team’s PU, fuel, and chassis with key partners as Aston Martin transitions to a works team.
