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Reports: Aston Martin Set to Move Cowell Aside, Eyes Horner for Team Boss

Owner Lawrence Stroll is weighing leadership changes after friction between Andy Cowell and Adrian Newey.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing BBC Sport report Stroll is preparing to remove or reassign Andy Cowell following disagreements with managing technical partner Adrian Newey.
  • The Race reports Cowell is expected to shift into a powertrains-focused position linked to the 2026 Honda partnership rather than continue as team principal and CEO.
  • Christian Horner is among the candidates under consideration and is said to be seeking a leadership role with equity, though no appointment has been decided.
  • Other figures sounded out include Andreas Seidl and Mattia Binotto, while former Aston Martin CEO Martin Whitmarsh declined a return according to BBC reporting.
  • Aston Martin issued a statement refusing to comment on speculation as the team navigates recent senior design exits and a disappointing 2025 season ahead of the 2026 rules reset.