Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell, who recently took on the role of team principal as part of a structural overhaul, believes the benefits of legendary designer Adri

Adrian Newey officially starts work at Aston Martin on March 3. Aston Martin F1 team principal Andy Cowell has vowed not to “stifle” Adrian Newey when he begins work with the team next week. Newey officially starts work at Aston Martin on March 3, taking up the role of managing technical partner.

Artificial intelligence is no substitute for the mind of Adrian Newey and Aston Martin expect Formula One's foremost designer to have an immediate impact when he joins them next month, according to team boss Andy Cowell.

Although Adrian Newey’s official mandate at Aston Martin is the all-new 2026 F1 car, team boss Andy Cowell is convinced his impact will be felt in the “opening days” after his arrival. Newey will officially occupy a drawing board at Aston Martin’s Silverstone headquarters on March 3rd,

F1 design legend Adrian Newey starts work at Aston Martin on March 3, almost a year on from the bombshell announcement that he was quitting Red Bull after 18 years

F1 journalist advises Aston Martin to steer clear of any controversy or political tussle in the team to help Adrian Newey overturn their form

Aston Martin are optimistic that Adrian Newey 's arrival will significantly boost their performance after a "frustrating" wait during his time off. Newey, a Formula 1 legend known as one of the sport's finest car designers, built an impressive legacy with McLaren and Williams before his tenure at Red Bull.

"I think we'll feel the benefit of him in the opening days," says Aston Martin boss, Andy Cowell of Adrian Newey's arrival at British team.

Aston Martin didn't have to wait long in the end. Following their signing of Adrian Newey, announced during the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, the British racing green team will soon welcome the designer guru to its ranks.

Aston Martin were one of the biggest disappointments in 2024, as they progressively lost ground to the front-runners and were relegated to the midfield scrap.