Overview
- Andy Cowell moves from CEO and team principal to a new Chief Strategy Officer role focused on power‑unit integration with Honda and coordination with Aramco and Valvoline.
- Newey will retain oversight of the technical group, leading development at the factory and race operations at the track.
- Team owner Lawrence Stroll said the change was a joint decision and will concentrate on business activities as Newey consolidates leadership.
- German outlets reported multiple senior exits from the aero and design group, including aerodynamics chief Eric Blandin, with at least seven departures.
- Earlier speculation about Christian Horner or other external candidates did not result in an appointment, with Aston Martin opting for internal consolidation.