Overview

• Adrian Newey, who joined Aston Martin in March 2025, is concentrating on designing the team’s 2026 car under new F1 regulations, which he sees as offering significant room for innovation.
• Newey has identified the aerodynamics department as a critical area requiring growth to enhance the team's competitiveness within budget-cap limitations.
• A small team continues to implement limited updates on the uncompetitive 2025 AMR25, which has yet to score points this season, with Fernando Alonso endorsing the decision to focus on 2026.
• Aston Martin has invested in state-of-the-art facilities, including a new factory and wind tunnel, to support long-term ambitions of becoming championship contenders.
• Newey believes the 2026 rule changes, involving both chassis and power unit overhauls, will lead to diverse aerodynamic solutions and opportunities for teams to differentiate their designs.