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Aston Martin Names Adrian Newey Team Principal for 2026 in Leadership Shake-Up

The move centralizes technical authority to prepare the team for F1’s 2026 regulation overhaul.

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.