Aston Martin is poised to launch a nearly all-new aerodynamic package for its AMR25, a strategic move driven by insights gleaned from the previous year’s difficulties with the AMR24. Despite securing the fifth place in the 2024 championship, Aston Martin’s competitiveness had waned compared to their stellar performance in 2023, where Fernando Alonso, their ace driver, consistently finished on the podium.
The team’s new boss, Andy Cowell, has played a pivotal role in this aerodynamic overhaul. Cowell, who took over as Aston Martin’s Group CEO in October and later stepped into the team boss role following a managerial reshuffle last month, has been instrumental in leveraging last season’s learnings to meticulously engineer the AMR25. His predecessor, Mike Krack, has since transitioned to the position of chief trackside engineer.
Throughout the winter, Cowell supervised Aston Martin’s operations, leading to a complete revamp of the team’s 2025 car aerodynamics. He shared, “Our understanding of last year’s car is fairly comprehensive, and we’ve used this knowledge to design a car that offers greater stability through corners and predictability during races.”
According to Cowell, the team believes that these improvements will pay dividends in terms of race performance. He said, “The aerodynamics of the car are almost entirely new, thanks to the tireless efforts of our team on campus. We’ve been able to release the aero components later than ever before, courtesy of the significant investments we’ve made on campus and the extraordinary capabilities of our operations and design teams.”
This revelation indicates Aston Martin’s divergent approach from much of the F1 grid as the sport enters the final year of the current regulations. While most teams are opting for evolution, Aston Martin has chosen to revolutionize its aerodynamics instead of persisting with its previous package.
Fernando Alonso, who piloted the team’s experimental car last year, believes that the insights gained, coupled with the capabilities of Aston Martin’s cutting-edge simulator, will translate into performance enhancements for the new machine. He stated, “We acquired a wealth of knowledge last year, especially during the second half of the season. The updated simulator has also allowed us to develop the car with greater precision than in previous seasons.”
Echoing Alonso’s optimism, his teammate, two-time F1 World Champion Lance Stroll, said, “Our experiments last year yielded valuable lessons, especially regarding why some upgrades didn’t yield the expected results. These lessons have been instrumental in developing this year’s car.”
In essence, 2025 will be a litmus test for Aston Martin’s significantly upgraded infrastructure and new signings. Although this year’s progress may have fewer implications for F1 2026 due to the upcoming regulatory changes, significant advancements from the team would solidify Aston Martin’s ability to act on its findings and validate the reliability of its tools.
Following the unveiling of the livery in London, Aston Martin’s AMR25 is set to undergo a shakedown on the Bahrain track on Sunday, in addition to a digital launch.
