Aston Martin has thrown its hat in the ring for Adrian Newey, with team owner Lawrence Stroll reportedly secretly meeting with the legendary designer at the outfit’s Silverstone headquarters recently.
Newey’s upcoming departure from Red Bull Racing in early 2025 has ignited the interest of several high-profile teams, with the Briton now at the center of a proper bidding war.
While Ferrari is seen as the frontrunner in the pursuit of Newey’s services, Aston Martin has now positioned itself as a serious contender.
Lawrence Stroll has reportedly engaged in direct discussions with Newey, recently treating the latter to a private tour of Aston Martin's Silverstone facility, highlighting Stroll and his team’s commitment and ambition.
The Canadian billionaire's F1 enterprise demonstrably possesses the level of ambition that would likely attract Newey.
Additionally, a move to Aston would see Newey rekindle his professional partnership with Dan Fallows, Aston Martin's technical director, with whom he collaborated productively during their time together at Red Bull.
Newey's availability in 2025 coincides with a crucial juncture in Formula 1, with a new set of regulations scheduled to be implemented in 2026.
Securing the services of a figure as accomplished as the Red Bull designer would provide a significant advantage to any team seeking to navigate the evolving technical landscape.
The 65-year-old’s expertise in car design would undoubtedly be invaluable in optimizing a car to the new regulations, potentially propelling a team towards future success.
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But while Ferrari and Aston Martin have emerged as the most prominent suitors for Newey’s talent,
It is believed that McLaren and Mercedes are also actively pursuing his recruitment.
Notably, both these teams have maintained public silence regarding their interest, expressing satisfaction with their existing technical leadership. Williams, on the other hand, has openly declared their desire to acquire Newey's expertise.
Regardless of where he may end up in the future, it is believed that Newey is seeking a slightly less demanding role than a full-time involvement given the relentless pressure of leading an F1 team's technical department.
A lavishly paid consultancy position, whereby he would offer his exceptional expertise on a more selective basis, would allow him to influence a team's direction while also achieving his desire to slow down his pace in the fast lane of F1.
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