Overview
- Adrian Newey, now Aston Martin's managing technical partner, attended his first race with the team during the Monaco Grand Prix 2025.
- Newey defended Lance Stroll, stating the driver is 'much better than people give him credit for,' despite recent criticism after an FP1 incident with Charles Leclerc.
- Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell took responsibility for the FP1 incident, citing unclear radio communication as the cause.
- Newey expressed excitement about working with Fernando Alonso, calling him a 'cool character' and one of the drivers he always wanted to collaborate with.
- The team is heavily focused on designing a competitive car for the 2026 season, leveraging Newey's expertise to adapt to upcoming regulation changes.