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Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey has revealed he will be playing catch up at Aston Martin thanks to the nature of his Red Bull gardening leave.
Adrian Newey announced his departure from Red Bull last Spring, revealing his move to Aston Martin in September. However, a gardening leave will delay his start as Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin until March 2. With teams now allowed to work on their 2026 F1 cars in the wind tunnel, Newey acknowledges he will be playing catch up due to the delayed start. He will focus on understanding the new regulations and building relationships within the team. Partnering with Chief Technical Officer Enrico Cardile, Newey will utilize Aston Martin’s newly-developed wind tunnel for the 2026 F1 car. The team is eager to integrate Newey’s design expertise and Honda power units in their pursuit for success in the next rules cycle.
