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Aston Martin ‘interested’ in signing Red Bull design genius after Adrian Newey’s nightmare start
Italian media reports suggest that Aston Martin is interested in adding another F1 design legend to assist Adrian Newey.
Adrian Newey, a 67-year-old with an illustrious career spanning McLaren, Williams, and Red Bull, joined Aston Martin last March as managing technical partner and now serves as team principal.
Despite initial challenges in pre-season testing for the 2026 AMR26 car, Newey is working to enhance performance amidst new regulations.
There are rumors that Aston Martin aims to recruit Craig Skinner, Newey’s former Red Bull colleague and a seasoned chief designer.
However, Skinner’s potential move may be delayed due to a six-month gardening leave period since his departure from Red Bull.
Aston Martin is reportedly eager to leverage Skinner’s vast experience to bolster their technical team, as they strive for improved performance under Newey’s leadership.
