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Adrian Newey spoke to the media, including RacingNews365, for the first time since joining Aston Martin in early March.
Adrian Newey highlighted the need for a fast car as the main factor that would interest Max Verstappen in potentially reuniting at Aston Martin. Having left Red Bull after 19 seasons, Newey joined Aston Martin as its managing technical partner last March. Speculation has surrounded Verstappen’s potential move to Aston Martin due to Newey’s design prowess, although Newey emphasized that money is not the main motivator for this move. Newey acknowledged Verstappen’s exceptional talent and competition drive, indicating that Verstappen’s focus is on choosing the team that can provide the fastest car. Newey admitted uncertainty about when Aston Martin could deliver a fast car, especially with new regulations looming next year. Despite this, Newey acknowledged that Verstappen could truly make a difference in Aston Martin’s quest for championship success in the future.
