P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“So I think it’s just extracting and getting more out of everyone, out of the thousand people that we have now.”
Lance Stroll has highlighted the increasing impact of Adrian Newey on Aston Martin’s F1 team.
Newey officially joined Aston Martin in March 2025 after departing from Red Bull the previous year.
As the most revered F1 designer, Newey’s presence has raised expectations for the team.
Owner Lawrence Stroll has made substantial investments in the team, with headquarters undergoing significant changes and a vigorous recruitment campaign.
Enrico Cardile has also joined Aston Martin, which will be the de facto Honda works team starting in 2026.
The potential of a competitive power unit from Honda could propel Aston Martin to the forefront of F1 teams.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are both eager for success, with the latter praising Newey for extracting more from the team.
Newey’s influence extends beyond car design, impacting the team culture and pushing everyone to strive for excellence in performance.
