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Andy Cowell looks set to depart Aston Martin during the 2026 F1 season following a staff reshuffle by soon to be Team Principal Adrian Newey.
Andy Cowell is expected to leave Aston Martin during the 2026 Formula 1 season due to a staff reorganization by the upcoming Team Principal Adrian Newey. Cowell joined Aston Martin in 2024 as the CEO, succeeding Martin Whitmarsh, with the task of restructuring the team after a decline in performance. In a surprise move, Cowell was reassigned as Chief Strategy Officer for Honda’s return to F1, sparking speculation about his future with the team. Newey explained that Cowell’s expertise was needed for the ’26 PU challenge, leading to his role change. Reports suggest Cowell is unhappy with the situation and his departure is imminent, creating tensions within the team. He is expected to exit before the summer break, shortly after Newey assumes the role of Team Principal.
