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Adrian Newey has revealed he considered career opportunities outside of F1 before deciding to take up his current post as Aston Martin’s Managing Technical Partner.
Adrian Newey considered career opportunities outside of Formula 1 before taking up his role as Aston Martin’s Managing Technical Partner.
Having spent nearly two decades with Red Bull, he transitioned to Aston Martin last year and is now working on the team’s 2026 regulations interpretation.
Despite being seen as a dark horse for next year, Newey had to weigh his options before joining Aston Martin.
He contemplated roles in sailing and road car production, with a preference for the former due to technological similarities with F1.
Ultimately, Newey chose F1 due to his love for the combination of man and machine in sporting endeavors.
