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Sure, Adrian Newey’s main focus at Aston Martin is on its 2026 F1 car. But that hasn’t stopped him from initiating a significant amount of change early on, as its CEO explains exclusively to The Race
Since joining the Aston Martin Formula 1 team in March, Adrian Newey has maintained a low profile with only one race appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix. However, his influence has spread across the Silverstone factory in various ways, as revealed in an exclusive interview with team principal Andy Cowell. Newey has set high expectations for the team, pushing them to aim for ambitious targets and never settle for “good enough.” His hands-on approach and demanding standards have invigorated the team, challenging them to constantly improve and reach new levels of performance. The gap analysis provided by Newey has highlighted key weaknesses at Aston Martin, guiding the team on the journey toward improvement and success.
