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For the first time in his Formula 1 career, Adrian Newey finds himself as a team principal. However, it is not his only position at Aston Martin.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has expressed concerns to Adrian Newey about the significant workload of serving as both Aston Martin’s team principal and managing technical partner.
Newey assumed the managing technical partner role at Aston Martin last year, before taking over as team boss for the 2026 season, succeeding Mike Cowell.
Despite being a veteran in F1, this marks Newey’s first venture as a team principal, while he continues to oversee the design of the AMR26 car.
The demanding task of designing an F1 car from scratch coupled with the added responsibilities of running the team present immense pressure.
Herbert acknowledges the surprise and challenges of Newey holding two high-level positions simultaneously, emphasizing the vast amount of work and energy required.
The success of Newey’s dual role remains uncertain, hinging on the team’s performance, car design, and the reliability of the Honda power unit.
