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Former F1 race winner David Coulthard has labelled the appointment of Adrian Newey to the role of Aston Martin Team Principal as an “own goal.”
Former Formula 1 race winner David Coulthard criticized the appointment of Adrian Newey as Aston Martin Team Principal, calling it an “own goal.”
Though Newey’s promotion raised eyebrows due to his role in designing the AMR26, Aston Martin’s 2026 season has been plagued by reliability issues since Honda’s return to F1.
Coulthard, who worked closely with Newey, expressed doubts about his suitability for a leadership role in Formula 1.
Questioning Lawrence Stroll’s reinforcement of Newey’s position, Coulthard labeled it a “PR own goal” that has raised doubts about its effectiveness in the long term.
Despite Newey’s technical expertise and racing background, Coulthard believes his age and focus on technical aspects may limit his abilities to navigate the political landscape of F1 as a team principal.
