Overview

• Riccardo Patrese said Adrian Newey told him the team won’t be ready next year and cannot yet offer Max Verstappen a winning car, framing expectations for 2025 as modest.
• Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa described Newey’s work ethic as “mind-blowing,” noting regular late‑night sessions at the factory that are lifting morale and standards.
• Newey is focusing his efforts on the 2026 car under the new regulations and has had limited involvement in the 2025 challenger.
• The veteran designer, whose cars have won 25 world championships, began as Aston Martin’s managing technical partner in March after leaving Red Bull.
• Aston Martin’s longer‑term plan includes new facilities in Silverstone, Enrico Cardile as chief technical officer, and a Honda power‑unit partnership aligned with the 2026 rules reset.