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Aston Martin Weighs Cowell Ouster as Horner Considered for F1 Team Boss

Reports point to a power struggle with Adrian Newey over operational control.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Lawrence Stroll is poised to remove or reassign Andy Cowell after the Las Vegas GP, though no final decision has been announced.
  • BBC-sourced reports cite disagreements between Cowell and managing technical partner Adrian Newey over who leads the operation.
  • Aston Martin issued a statement declining to engage with speculation, saying its focus is on performance and preparations for the 2026 rules.
  • Christian Horner is viewed as a leading external candidate, with Andreas Seidl and Mattia Binotto also linked; former CEO Martin Whitmarsh declined a return.
  • The Race reports Cowell could shift to a power-unit role tied to the Honda partnership, against a backdrop of poor 2025 results including no points in Las Vegas and seventh in the standings.