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Aston Martin Names Adrian Newey Team Principal for 2026

The reshuffle centers the 2026 car program under a single decision‑maker to align chassis design with Honda power‑unit integration.

Overview

  • Adrian Newey will retain his technical director and shareholder roles and take charge of trackside operations starting in 2026.
  • Andy Cowell moves from team principal to Director of Strategy to oversee integration of Honda’s power unit with partners Aramco and Valvoline.
  • Aston Martin described the restructuring as a mutual decision intended to strengthen the team for Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations.
  • It will be Newey’s first stint as a team principal, expanding his responsibilities beyond car design to race‑weekend leadership.
  • The change follows a disappointing 2025 season with the team in eighth place as development ramps up on the AMR26 for the regulatory reset.