P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin team principal and CEO Andy Cowell sat down with RacingNews365, where he discussed the rationale for Adrian Newey focusing solely on 2026 – and what it has meant for 2025.
Aston Martin team principal and CEO Andy Cowell believes that the team’s performance in F1 would have been better this year if Adrian Newey had focused on the 2025 car. Newey, the renowned designer and aerodynamicist, has been allocated to work on the 2026 project, leading to a significant impact on the current season. Despite Newey’s vast experience and success, Aston Martin’s attention is firmly on the future, with substantial investments and a shift towards the new regulations in 2026. The decision to prioritize the next generation of F1 has been made to secure long-term success, although it means sacrificing potential gains in the current season with the AMR25. Cowell acknowledges the challenges of this approach but remains committed to the strategic decision, emphasizing that the team’s focus is on laying the groundwork for sustained success in the upcoming racing seasons.
