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Fernando Alonso has denied that Aston Martin’s decision to promote Adrian Newey to Team Principal was not made due to its poor on-track performances in this year’s F1 season.
Fernando Alonso refuted claims that Adrian Newey’s promotion to Aston Martin Team Principal was a result of the team’s poor performance on the track in Formula 1.
Aston Martin faced difficulties throughout the season, finishing seventh in the Constructors’ Championship, lagging behind Racing Bulls and Williams.
Despite a challenging 2025 season, Alonso’s fifth place in the Hungarian Grand Prix stands as his and the team’s best result this year.
Newey assumed the role of Team Principal starting from 2026, prompting speculations about the decision being influenced by the team’s lackluster performance.
Alonso maintained that the team’s struggles this year did not solely dictate this decision, highlighting a long-term perspective and a continuous involvement with Lawrence Stroll in key team matters.
