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Adrian Newey will join the Aston Martin F1 team next year after he departs his role at Red Bull Racing.
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack described the celebration of Adrian Newey’s signature as a “fantastic” moment for the team. The unveiling of Newey as managing technical partner from March 2025 sparked extra motivation for the Silverstone-based team. Newey’s arrival drew criticism from Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, as he is still under contract at Red Bull until early next year. Despite the distraction concerns, Krack asserted that the announcement has not distracted the team and that everyone remained focused on their tasks. The arrival of Newey is seen as an opportunity for Aston Martin to lead the technical department into a new era with fresh technical regulations in 2026. As Aston Martin aims to finish the season strongly, Krack emphasized that the Newey announcement has brought extra motivation for both the drivers and the team without causing distraction.
