P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Adrian Newey has joined Aston Martin as its new managing technical partner and is also now a shareholder of the F1 team.
Adrian Newey decided to join Aston Martin because he needed a new challenge and found team owner Lawrence Stroll instrumental in his decision. Aston Martin officially introduced Newey as their managing technical partner, starting on March 1, 2025. Newey has also become a shareholder of the team and will focus on designing their 2026 car. Despite receiving offers from other teams, Newey chose Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull to seek a fresh challenge in his successful F1 career. Lawrence Stroll’s passion and commitment played a significant role in attracting Newey to join Aston Martin, as he admires Stroll’s active involvement as a team owner in modern Formula 1. The opportunity to be a shareholder and a partner with Lawrence Stroll’s active team ownership was a unique and enticing proposition for Newey, making it a natural choice for him.
