Last weekend in Las Vegas there were already reports that Andy Cowell, the old engine boss of Mercedes, would be put aside as team boss. He will remain at Aston Martin, but will become Chief Strategy Officer.
Team owner Lawrence Stroll has now appointed Newey (66) as team boss from 2026. The Englishman has been responsible for Aston Martin’s technical team since the beginning of this year, after switching from Red Bull. Newey is considered one of the best designers ever in the history of the premier class of motorsport.
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The name of former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was also mentioned as a possible new boss of Aston Martin. Horner would like to return to Formula 1. But at the moment Aston Martin is opting for this (interim) solution.