Andy Cowell Appointed Aston Martin F1 Team Principal in Management Restructure

Former Mercedes engine chief takes over leadership as Aston Martin aims for championship contention with major organizational changes.

Andy Cowell, previously CEO of Aston Martin and former head of Mercedes' High Performance Powertrains, has been named team principal effective immediately.
Mike Krack, who served as team principal since 2022, transitions to the role of Chief Trackside Officer to focus on optimizing car performance at races.
Adrian Newey, a renowned car design expert from Red Bull, will join Aston Martin in March as Managing Technical Partner and shareholder.
The team finished fifth in the 2024 Constructors' Championship but fell significantly behind rivals, prompting the leadership overhaul.
Aston Martin plans to transition to a full works team with Honda engines by 2026, aligning with its long-term goal of becoming a championship-winning outfit.