❗️Adrian Newey has been officially named the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team Principal, starting with the pivotal 2026 season. This move formalizes the design legend’s leadership, giving him executive authority over the entire racing operation and technical team. The appointment coincides with the 2026 regulation change, which introduces a new car concept and significantly altered power unit rules. This will be the first time in his legendary, championship-winning career that Newey, the master aerodynamicist, has held the formal Team Principal title. Current Team Principal and CEO, Andy Cowell, will transition to the new role of Chief Strategy Officer. Cowell’s new mandate is to optimize the team’s vital technical partnerships, leveraging his expertise from Mercedes’ hybrid engine era. Specifically, his focus will be on ensuring the seamless integration of the new Honda power unit with the chassis, fuel from Aramco, and lubricants from Valvoline. The leadership restructure is a stra...