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Adrian Newey’s first Aston Martin project in jeopardy
Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin F1 project is facing uncertainty, according to comments from senior Honda Racing employees. Newey, a design legend with 25 championships, is aiming to make Aston Martin a championship-contending team amidst a major regulation reset in F1 this year. Despite his efforts, questions remain about the team’s power unit partnership with Honda and their competitiveness. Honda Racing president expressed concerns about the technical challenges of the 2026 power unit regulations. Aston Martin, with Newey as team principal and Fernando Alonso onboard, aims for improved performance after a lackluster 2025 season but may face hurdles in achieving their goals. Alonso and the team hope for a stronger showing in 2026, but challenges in power unit development and competitive positioning linger.
