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For the hundreds of millions spent on turning Aston Martin into an F1 powerhouse, there are still key elements missing.
Adrian Newey, Aston Martin’s managing technical partner, believes there are two key areas requiring improvement for the team to strive for future F1 championships. Despite only being in his role for three months, Newey’s influence is already evident within the team. Owner Lawrence Stroll and his group have invested heavily in cutting-edge facilities like a new factory and wind tunnel at their Silverstone base over the years. Newey has identified the need for additional investment in a crucial tool, especially as new regulations come into play from next year. He mentioned the team’s warm welcome and emphasized the importance of assessing and enhancing their strengths while addressing weaknesses, such as the underperforming driver-in-the-loop simulator. Newey outlined a two-year plan to elevate the simulator, acknowledging its current limitations in correlating with real-world performance.
