Overview
- Adrian Newey will take over as Team Principal in 2026 and will continue to lead the technical department and on-track operations.
- Andy Cowell will transition to Chief Strategy Officer to prioritize integration with Honda power units, Aramco fuel and Valvoline lubricants.
- Aston Martin framed the restructure as a strategic alignment to capitalize on the sweeping technical changes coming in 2026.
- Newey formally began work with the team on March 1, 2025 after completing his RB17 hypercar commitments at Red Bull.
- Team owner Lawrence Stroll praised Cowell’s 2025 leadership and said Newey’s expanded remit is intended to fully harness his technical creativity.