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Adrian Newey’s demands at Aston Martin are said to have caused a ‘culture shock’ at the F1 team.
Adrian Newey’s demands at Aston Martin have reportedly caused a ‘culture shock’ within the F1 team, as the design legend transitions into his role as managing technical partner. Since his arrival in March, Newey has been heavily involved in designing the AMR26 under the new regulations. Following a managerial shakeup, Newey was appointed as team principal, succeeding Andy Cowell at the end of 2025. Cowell himself has praised Newey for inspiring the engineers and described him as an ‘amazing individual’. At the Barcelona shakedown, Aston Martin unveiled the AMR26, with attention drawn to its unique anatine nose design and initial laps by drivers Stroll and Alonso. Despite a slow start in testing, Newey’s impact is expected to drive improvements throughout the season as the team adapts to his methods, aiming to compete with top contenders like Mercedes and Ferrari.
