Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest designer in Formula 1 history, has joined Aston Martin as managing technical partner, with a mission to lead the team to a world championship.
The announcement was made at the team’s F1 base in Silverstone, where Newey also became a shareholder in the team.
The 65-year-old’s new contract is reportedly a five-year deal worth up to £30 million a year, including bonuses and add-ons, making him one of the highest earners in the sport, behind only top drivers like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris. According to Forbes, Newey would rank just below Anthony Joshua, Rory McIlroy, and Tyson Fury among British sporting figures.
Newey expressed his admiration for Aston Martin’s team owner Lawrence Stroll, saying he was “hugely inspired and impressed by the passion and commitment” shown by the Canadian billionaire. Stroll has invested heavily in the team, building a new state-of-the-art factory and wind tunnel at Silverstone and securing a factory engine partnership with Honda starting in 2026. The partnership marks Honda’s return to Aston Martin after supplying engines to current world champions Red Bull since 2019.
Newey’s move to Aston Martin aligns with the team’s ambitious goals, which include the presence of two-time world champion Fernando Alonso under contract until the end of 2026, alongside Stroll’s son Lance as the other driver. “Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team,” Newey said. “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.”
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