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“It’s not in a sort of dictatorial way, it’s very much into the detail and explaining things from first principles.”
Aston Martin F1 team principal Andy Cowell dismissed claims of Adrian Newey acting as a ‘dictator’ and praised his collaborative style. Newey, the legendary car designer, joined Aston Martin in March as their managing technical partner after his stint at Red Bull. Tasked with heading Aston Martin’s design team, Newey will focus on the car for next year’s season. The team will join forces with Honda in 2026, aiming to elevate themselves to a works team level. With Newey’s expertise and the Honda partnership, Aston Martin is optimistic about climbing up the ranks in the Formula 1 grid. Cowell mentioned in an interview during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend that Newey has already made his mark with his attention to detail and explanatory approach, emphasizing the collaborative nature of his work. Cowell also highlighted Newey’s involvement in optimizing the team’s performance mid-season, specifically mentioning his focus on quick adjustments like changing ride heights between sessions to enhance race-day performance, underlining the exciting phase Aston Martin is entering with Newey on board.
