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Adrian Newey is making his first trackside appearance for Aston Martin in 2025.
Christian Horner has jokingly described Adrian Newey as “looking like a giant bogey” on his first appearance for Aston Martin during the Monaco race weekend. Newey, the new managing technical partner, has transitioned from his role as chief technical officer at Red Bull in 2024. Working on Aston’s 2026 package, Newey has minimal influence on the 2025 car, while Horner took a light-hearted jab at him for sporting Aston Martin’s green colors. The two will catch up later in Monaco, with Horner praising Newey as a dedicated racer who rarely misses a race. Since Newey’s departure, Red Bull has faced challenges in developing their RB20 and RB21 cars, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress over quick fixes in upgrades. Horner acknowledged the teamwork and effective components brought by the Red Bull team at Imola, noting the positive impact on car performance and overall manageability during races.
