Adrian Newey has committed his long-term future to the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. The acclaimed British designer will begin working at the team’s Silverstone HQ on 1 March 2025, taking up a new role as Managing Technical Partner.
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The appointment of Adrian Newey is yet another statement of Aston Martin Aramco’s Formula One ambitions. Adrian has an unmatched record of success: he has led F1 teams to 25 Formula One world titles, establishing his position as the most outstanding technical mind in the sport’s history.
Ready for something new in Formula One, Adrian sees Aston Martin Aramco as the ideal project to apply his guidance and creativity. A private tour of the team’s brand-new AMR Technology Campus in June – a tangible demonstration of the team’s limitless ambition – proved a decisive factor in the decision-making process.
There is plenty to exercise Adrian’s mind in this new role: a reset in the technical rules for 2026, the integration of Honda works power units, advanced fuels by Aramco, and the newest wind tunnel in the sport.
Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said:
This is a monumental moment for us. Adrian, the best in the world at what he does, is joining the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. This is the biggest story since the Aston Martin name returned to the sport. It’s a clear demonstration of our ambition to build a Formula One team capable of fighting for world championships.
“As soon as Adrian became available, we knew we had to make it happen. Our initial conversations confirmed a shared desire to collaborate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Adrian is a racer and one of the most competitive people I have ever met. When he saw what we had built at Silverstone – our incredible AMR Technology Campus, the talented group of people we had assembled, and the latest wind tunnel in the sport – he quickly understood what we were trying to achieve. We mean business – and so does he.
“Adrian shares our hunger and ambition, believes in this project, and will help us write the next chapter in Aston Martin Aramco’s Formula One story.”
Adrian Newey said:
“I am thrilled to join the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. I have been hugely inspired and impressed by Lawrence’s passion and commitment to everything he is involved with.
“Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team. He is the only majority team owner actively engaged in the sport. His commitment is demonstrated in developing the new AMR Technology Campus and wind tunnel at Silverstone, which are state of the art and have a layout that creates a great environment in which to work.
Together with great partners like Honda and Aramco, we have all the critical pieces of infrastructure needed to make Aston Martin a world championship-winning team. This is a testament to our commitment to excellence and I am very much looking forward to helping reach that goal.
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