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Fernando Alonso has ruled out Adrian Newey having a significant impact on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 prospects in 2025, instead believing the true change will come in time for 2026. Newey was announced as Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin, effective in March 2025, via a press conference on Tuesday at the team’s Silverstone campus. […]
Adrian Newey was announced as Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin, starting in March 2025, following a press conference at the team’s Silverstone campus on Tuesday. His championship track record suggests a significant impact on the team, though Fernando Alonso doubts Newey’s arrival will boost Aston Martin’s 2025 performance. Alonso, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix conference, expressed skepticism, noting that Newey’s focus may be more on the 2026 project due to the timing of his arrival. Aston Martin is banking on success in 2026 with a new wind tunnel, a Honda engine deal, and partner Aramco’s expertise in sustainable fuels. Alonso sees Newey joining a strong technical team as a sign that Aston Martin is shaping up to be the team of the future. Lawrence Stroll’s vision, the team’s infrastructure, and upcoming partnerships played significant roles in luring Newey to Aston Martin.
