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Adrian Newey will start working for Aston Martin at the start of March next year.
Fernando Alonso expressed his hope that Adrian Newey’s impact at Aston Martin would be felt sooner than expected with his arrival next year. Newey, the renowned designer, has been announced as Aston Martin’s new shareholder and managing technical partner prior to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He will officially begin working with the team on March 1, 2025, leading the development of the 2026 car. With new power unit regulations set to come into play that year, most teams are projected to shift their focus to the following season early on. Alonso does not foresee Newey having a significant impact on the team’s car in the upcoming year, given the circumstances. Despite a potential surprise, Alonso believes Newey’s influence will shine through primarily in the 2026 project.
