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Adrian Newey is widely expected to be unveiled by Aston Martin as his new F1 team after leaving Red Bull.
Lawrence Stroll praised Adrian Newey as the most talented individual in F1, as Aston Martin prepares to announce his recruitment. Newey is expected to join forces with Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin, rejecting a move to Ferrari for 2025. He will step down as Red Bull chief technical officer in 2025, with Ferrari and Aston Martin vying for his services. Stroll, the executive chairman of Aston Martin, considers Newey the centerpiece of their project, investing in a new factory and wind tunnel. The team’s performance this season has not matched 2023, but major steps forward are planned for 2026 with a works power unit supply from Honda. Newey will be free to work for a new team from April 1st, 2025, with negotiations aided by Eddie Jordan and an Aston Martin offer proving the most appealing.
