Adrian Newey, the legendary British designer, has officially locked in his future with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, signing up for a long-term gig. Starting March 1, 2025, Newey will take the reins as Managing Technical Partner at the team’s Silverstone HQ after signing a reported £30,000,000 a year contract.
This is Aston Martin Aramco throwing down the gauntlet, making it crystal clear they’re aiming high in Formula 1. Newey, who’s been the brains behind teams racking up a staggering 25 F1 world titles, is widely hailed as the greatest technical mastermind the sport has ever seen.
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Looking for fresh challenges, Newey believes Aston Martin Aramco is the perfect place to unleash his creativity. After getting an exclusive tour of the team’s brand-new AMR Technology Campus back in June – a bold symbol of their limitless drive – Newey made the call to join the ambitious project.
He’s got plenty to keep him busy: with F1’s 2026 technical reset looming, the integration of Honda’s works power units, cutting-edge Aramco fuels, and the sport’s newest wind tunnel, Newey’s got his work cut out – but if anyone’s up for it, it’s him.
Speaking to the media, Newey said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. I have been hugely inspired and impressed by the passion and commitment that Lawrence brings to everything he is involved with.
“Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team. He is the only majority team owner who is actively engaged in the sport. His commitment is demonstrated in the development of the new AMR Technology Campus and wind tunnel at Silverstone, which are not only state of the art but have a layout that creates a great environment to work in.
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“Together with great partners like Honda and Aramco, they have all the key pieces of infrastructure needed to make Aston Martin a world championship-winning team and I am very much looking forward to helping reach that goal.”
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team added: “This is huge news. Adrian is the best in the world at what he does – he is at the top of his game – and I am incredibly proud that he is joining the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. It’s the biggest story since the Aston Martin name returned to the sport and another demonstration of our ambition to build a Formula One team capable of fighting for world championships.
“As soon as Adrian became available, we knew we had to make it happen. Our initial conversations confirmed that there was a shared desire to collaborate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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“Adrian is a racer and one of the most competitive people I have ever met. When he saw what we have built at Silverstone – our incredible AMR Technology Campus, the talented group of people we have assembled and the latest wind tunnel in the sport – he quickly understood what we are trying to achieve. We mean business – and so does he.
“Adrian shares our hunger and ambition, he believes in this project, and he will help us write the next chapter in Aston Martin Aramco’s Formula One story.”
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