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Aston Martin Admits 2026 Strategy Cost 2025 Results

Cowell says sequestering Newey for the 2026 overhaul has stalled meaningful upgrades to the AMR25.

Aston Martin's Managing Technical Partner Adrian Newey ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 6, 2025.

Overview

  • Cowell admitted that if Newey had focused on the 2025 car from March, Aston Martin would be further up the grid this season.
  • Newey, who joined in March as managing technical director, has been sequestered to lead the clean-sheet 2026 design for the pending chassis and power-unit overhaul.
  • The AMR25's handling and drivability issues have kept the team in the midfield, with only a new Hungary front wing delivering fifth and seventh-place finishes.
  • Under Lawrence Stroll’s ownership the team has invested in a Honda works partnership for 2026 and boosted facilities with a new wind tunnel, simulator and AI tools to prepare for the rule reset.
  • Aston Martin has confirmed that no further significant upgrades for the 2025 car are planned as it channels its development budget into the 2026 programme.