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Max Verstappen questions Adrian Newey’s leadership at Aston Martin: will he thrive as team boss?

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November 28, 2025
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Max Verstappen questions Adrian Newey’s leadership at Aston Martin: will he thrive as team boss?

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 31: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Adrian Newey, the Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 31, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202207310586 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen’s Bold Take on Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin Promotion: ‘Time Will Tell!’

The Formula 1 world is buzzing with excitement and uncertainty following the shocking announcement that Adrian Newey, the legendary designer from Red Bull Racing, will step into the role of Team Principal for Aston Martin starting next season. This move, which sees Newey replace Andy Cowell, who will transition to Chief Strategy Officer, raises eyebrows and questions across the grid.

Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, weighed in on this dramatic shift, emphasizing that the true test of Newey’s effectiveness in this uncharted territory will unfold with time. Verstappen stated, “Time will tell, right? I mean, I don’t know,” signaling a mix of optimism and skepticism regarding Newey’s transition from design mastermind to team leader.

Newey’s unprecedented promotion has stirred speculation, especially since prominent figures like Christian Horner and Andreas Seidl were also in the running for the coveted position. Yet, Aston Martin’s decision to go with Newey, who has never before held a team principal role, has many questioning the rationale behind this bold gamble.

Verstappen articulated a critical point: “It’s probably something that you see in more teams, right? That someone more technical is taking on the role of team boss.” His acknowledgment of a growing trend within Formula 1 to place technically adept leaders at the helm speaks volumes about the shifting dynamics in the sport.

Despite the excitement surrounding Newey’s technical prowess, doubts linger. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko previously expressed skepticism, dubbing Newey a “brilliant designer” but questioning his leadership capabilities. Verstappen, when confronted with Marko’s concerns, offered a candid response: “The proof will be in the pudding once he is integrated into the role at the Silverstone-based squad.”

As the Dutch driver continues to navigate his own career at the pinnacle of motorsport, he expressed genuine happiness for Newey’s new journey. “I’m happy for him. And I hope that the team will benefit from his knowledge at the end of the day,” he remarked, hinting at the potential for greatness while acknowledging the unknowns.

The motorsport community is left on the edge of its seat, eager to see if Adrian Newey can channel his iconic design genius into successful team leadership. With Verstappen’s words echoing in the air, the anticipation builds: Will Newey thrive in this fresh role, or will the pressures of leadership prove too great? One thing is certain—only time will reveal the outcome of this high-stakes gamble for Aston Martin.

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