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Adrian Newey Faces Uphill Battle as He Joins Aston Martin

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 10, 2025
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Adrian Newey Reflects on Red Bull Exit: “I think the guys also felt, perhaps, that they needed to show that they could do it on their own”

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 24: Adrian Newey, the Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in the Paddock on a tender prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 24, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202405240096 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1’s design legend Adrian Newey has admitted he will be playing catch-up when he begins his new role as Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin on March 2, 2025. Due to a mandatory gardening leave following his departure from Red Bull, Newey will face a time disadvantage as Aston Martin begins work on their 2026 car under sweeping new F1 regulations.


Gardening Leave Creates a Time Crunch

The 2026 technical regulations, which promise a seismic shift in F1 car design, officially came into effect on January 1. By the time Newey joins Aston Martin in March, two crucial months of wind tunnel and design development will have passed.

“I’ll already be kind of two months behind the curve,” Newey acknowledged on the Autocar podcast. “In truth, it’s more than that because not only will I be behind on looking at the regulations, but I’ll also need time to get up to speed with the team, the tools, and their way of working.”

Newey highlighted how modern F1 regulations demand immediate and precise work within stringent design parameters, leaving no room for delays.

“With the way the regulations have gone, you really need to be in front of a CAD system to understand all the boxes and so forth. They’re so prescribed.”


A New Challenge at Aston Martin

Newey’s move to Aston Martin signals the team’s ambitious intent to join F1’s elite. Team Principal Mike Krack and Chief Technical Officer Enrico Cardile will collaborate with Newey to push Aston Martin into the 2026 rules cycle as a serious contender. Their efforts will be aided by a state-of-the-art wind tunnel and simulator that were completed in 2024.

Krack, eager for Newey’s arrival, referred to him as Aston Martin’s equivalent of a “Jedi Master”, likening his expertise to the wisdom of Yoda in Star Wars.

“Adrian will be the force to bring us forward,” Krack said. “The new simulator is really like Star Wars… Once fully in use, it will be a great benefit.”


The Honda Partnership Adds Firepower

Newey’s arrival coincides with Aston Martin’s evolution into a full works team through its partnership with Honda, starting in 2026. This collaboration extends Newey’s relationship with Honda, which was instrumental in Red Bull’s success during his tenure.


Time Crunch vs. Talent

While Newey will be stepping into a time-constrained environment, his reputation as one of the sport’s greatest technical minds instills confidence that he can quickly make an impact. Aston Martin’s resources and infrastructure, combined with Newey’s proven ability to deliver under pressure, make the team’s 2026 project one of the most anticipated in the sport.

For Aston Martin, Newey’s arrival represents not just hope but a tangible step toward becoming a top-tier F1 team. However, the stakes are high, and the pressure to deliver results will be immediate.

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