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Max Verstappen has backed Aston Martin to succeed with Adrian Newey as its Team Principal from next year’s F1 season, saying he hopes the team will “benefit from his knowledge”.
Max Verstappen has voiced his support for Aston Martin, expressing confidence in Adrian Newey’s abilities as the new Team Principal for the upcoming Formula 1 season, stating his hope for the team to benefit from Newey’s expertise.
Newey’s appointment came as a surprise to many, as speculations had pointed towards other candidates such as Christian Horner and Andreas Seidl.
Despite Newey’s lack of prior experience in such a role, his extensive knowledge and technical aptitude have led to him being entrusted with leading the team and overseeing various operations, including car design.
Verstappen acknowledged the trend of technical individuals taking on leadership roles in F1 teams and expressed optimism about Newey’s potential impact on Aston Martin’s performance.
While acknowledging past remarks questioning Newey’s managerial abilities, Verstappen emphasized that only time would reveal how Newey adapts to his new position and expressed his happiness for Newey’s new opportunity while hoping for positive outcomes for the team.
