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Adrian Newey admits his “dinosaur” trait which F1 rivals have left behind
Aston Martin’s technical chief, Adrian Newey, humorously referred to himself as “the last dinosaur” in the Formula 1 realm due to his preference for drawing boards over digital tools for car design.
Newey is highly esteemed as one of the top F1 designers ever, having clinched the constructors’ championship 12 times with his creations.
He recently joined Aston Martin, bracing for the sport’s impending major regulation revamp in 2026.
What distinguishes Newey is his loyalty to physical drawing boards in a time when digital software dominates modern F1 car conception.
Despite recognizing the archaic essence of his techniques, Newey views drawing boards as a means to manifest and refine concepts effectively.
Reflecting on F1’s evolution, Newey finds fascination in the sport’s transition, particularly highlighting the shift towards employing aerodynamicists and the impact of the computer age in the late ’70s and early ’80s.
