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Despite being widely considered the greatest F1 designer in the sport’s history, Adrian Newey faced criticism from Ex-Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.
Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer in history, faced criticism from Ex-Haas team principal Guenther Steiner despite his multiple championship successes spanning different eras and regulations. Upon moving to Aston Martin from Red Bull, expectations were high for continued success. However, the 2026 season has been plagued by difficulties, with the team struggling to finish races and facing issues with their Honda engine creating nerve-damaging vibrations for drivers. Newey’s unexpected promotion to Team Principal raised eyebrows, as his forte has always been car design. Steiner questioned the move, suggesting Newey may have been more suited to his previous role. Aston Martin is reportedly considering reverting Newey to his design duties and appointing Jonathan Wheatley as the team principal for a more effective leadership structure as they navigate the challenging season ahead.
