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Aston Martin has announced that former Mercedes Formula 1 engine boss Andy Cowell will become the team’s Group Chief Executive Officer from October onwards. Cowell has been credited with an integral role in the dominance which saw Mercedes win an unprecedented seven consecutive title doubles between 2014 and 2020. The Briton served as Managing Director […]
Andy Cowell played a crucial role in Mercedes’ historic seven consecutive title wins from 2014 to 2020 as Managing Director of Mercedes AMG HPP. He will now join Aston Martin to help the team strive for championship success. Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, expressed his excitement for Cowell’s arrival and the upcoming partnership with Honda in 2026. Cowell will take over from current CEO Martin Whitmarsh and work towards establishing Aston Martin as a world championship-winning team. Whitmarsh praised Cowell’s leadership skills and sees him as a valuable addition to the team, allowing him to focus on other projects. Cowell is eager to contribute to Aston Martin’s F1 venture and looks forward to the challenge ahead as the team transitions into a full works team.
