Aston Martin has thrown its hat in the towel for Adrian Newey, with team owner Lawrence Stroll reportedly holding a secret meeting with the legendary designer at the outfit’s Silverstone headquarters recently.
Newey’s expected departure from Red Bull Racing in early 2025 has sparked interest from several high-profile teams, with the Briton now at the center of a proper bidding war.
While Ferrari is believed to be the frontrunner seeking Newey’s services, Aston Martin has now established itself as a serious competitor.
Lawrence Stroll is said to have had direct discussions with Newey, and recently took Newey on a private tour of Aston Martin’s Silverstone facility, highlighting the commitment and ambition of Stroll and his team.
The Canadian billionaire’s F1 company clearly has a level of ambition that would attract Newey.
The move to Aston will also see Newey restart his professional partnership with Aston Martin’s technical director Dan Fallows, with whom he collaborated productively during their time together at Red Bull.
The launch of Newey in 2025 coincides with a milestone for Formula 1, with new regulations scheduled to come into force in 2026.
Securing the services of an accomplished figure like a Red Bull designer will provide a significant advantage to any team looking to navigate the evolving technology landscape.
The 65-year-old’s expertise in car design will no doubt be invaluable in optimizing the car for the new regulations and potentially leading the team to future success.
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But while Ferrari and Aston Martin have emerged as the most prominent suitors of Newey’s talents.
McLaren and Mercedes are also known to be actively pursuing his recruitment.
Notably, both teams remained publicly silent about their concerns and expressed satisfaction with existing technical leadership. Williams, on the other hand, publicly declared his intention to acquire Newey’s expertise.
Whatever position he lands in in the future, Newey is believed to be looking for a role that is slightly less demanding than being involved full-time, given the constant pressure of leading an F1 team’s technical department.
He has been able to achieve his desire to slow himself down in F1’s fast lane while influencing the direction of his team through generously paid consulting positions where he provides exceptional expertise on a more selective basis.
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