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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has voiced concerns about Adrian Newey becoming Aston Martin’s next F1 team boss.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko expressed surprise at Aston Martin’s decision to appoint Adrian Newey as their new team principal for the 2026 F1 season.
Newey, who is currently the managing technical partner at Aston Martin, will now take on the team principal role alongside his existing responsibilities.
This move marks the first time in Newey’s career that he will hold the title of team principal, surprising many in the F1 community.
While some, like Fernando Alonso, see this as a natural progression for Newey and Aston Martin, others, including Marko and Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft, question the decision.
Marko is quoted as saying that team management is not Newey’s strength, raising concerns about how the transition will play out in practice.
