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Max Verstappen delivers verdict on Adrian Newey taking over as Aston Martin’s F1 team principal.
Max Verstappen has endorsed Adrian Newey as the new team principal of Aston Martin, believing he will succeed in the role due to his technical expertise and experience designing championship-winning F1 cars. Verstappen expressed his happiness and confidence in Newey’s abilities, despite the unexpected move raising eyebrows in the F1 paddock. While Verstappen remains committed to Red Bull, there has been speculation about a potential future switch to Aston Martin. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was surprised by Newey’s new role, questioning his strength in team management compared to his proven success in car design and development. The unexpected transition of Newey to a team principal position has sparked intrigue and curiosity in the F1 community.
