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Aston Martin has signed Adrian Newey to head its technical department ahead of the start of a new era for the sport.
Fernando Alonso described Adrian Newey’s contribution to the Aston Martin team as “incredible.” Newey, known as one of the greatest F1 car designers, joined Aston Martin’s technical department after almost two decades at Red Bull. The move was a significant one for Aston Martin as they aim to improve their performance under new technical regulations next season. Alonso mentioned meeting Newey for discussions about the team and shared ideas during encounters, including a recent one at a concert. While Aston Martin faced challenges early in the season, they have shown improvement in recent races, scoring points in five of the last six grands prix. Newey’s focus is solely on next year’s car, as Aston Martin prepares for significant regulation changes. Alonso expressed admiration for Newey’s approach and dedication to problem-solving, emphasizing the designer’s valuable input despite not working directly on the current car. Overall, Alonso is impressed by Newey’s commitment and contribution to Aston Martin’s future success.
