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Andy Cowell has been appointed as Aston Martin team principal in addition to his CEO role.
Andy Cowell, the new Aston Martin boss, is determined to streamline the team’s F1 development process to strive for championship success. Last year, Cowell became CEO, and in January 2025, he was announced as the team principal while Mike Krack transitioned to chief trackside officer. With his background at Mercedes High-Performance Powertrains, Cowell aims to lead Aston to victory at their cutting-edge factory with key technical hires like Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile. Cowell emphasized the importance of hard work over relying on luck for the upcoming seasons, aiming for continuous improvement across all projects. The team’s approach will focus on creativity in their work while maintaining a methodical and results-driven mindset to enhance performance and eliminate emotional biases.
