Aston Martin names Adrian Newey as F1 team principal for 2026

Aston Martin has named Adrian Newey as its new Formula 1 team principal for the 2026 season.

The legendary engineer, who joined Aston Martin as managing technical partner on 1 March, will step into his new role as Andy Cowell moves on to a chief strategy officer position.

Read also :

More to follow…

Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team with Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of Aston Martin F1

Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images

We want your opinion!

What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?

Take our 5 minute survey.

- The Motorsport.com Team