Sep.10 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says the arrival of Adrian Newey at Aston Martin this yr gave him new confidence concerning the staff’s future.
In feedback leaked from a sponsor interview with Maaden and distributed by Spanish shops, two-time champion Alonso described Newey – who’s main Aston’s 2026 design – as “the most effective designer within the historical past of the game.”
“Newey makes me really feel very secure,” stated the 44-year-old.
“In all probability nobody will ever match his numbers. His method of working explains a few of the outcomes he’s achieved.
“He has an unimaginable method of seeing the automobile as a single piece that works collectively, not as particular person units that present efficiency,” the Spaniard continued. “He’s in a position to anticipate your entire automobile as if it have been a single piece. He appears to have every thing beneath management always.
“He has a self-confidence I’ve most likely by no means seen earlier than. He’s not fearful about different groups, different philosophies, or different designs. He believes his would be the finest.”
Alonso stated Aston Martin’s latest struggles have been rotated by management strikes similar to Newey’s signing. “Arrivals like Newey have allowed us to reset our expectations and our motivation,” he stated.
“Should you don’t see any change when the scenario isn’t good, then it turns into an issue. Then you definitely lose confidence. However I feel what I’ve discovered at Aston Martin is a staff and a management that may by no means be glad till we win.”
Alonso recalled Newey’s go to to Monaco earlier this yr. “He doesn’t discuss to many individuals, however on the identical time he’s all the time considering and tinkering with issues. The entrance wing right here, the suspension there – I feel he’s extra of an artist than an engineer.”
Lastly, the 32-time grand prix winner stated he and Newey share an analogous mindset. “After we’re motivated, we change into obsessed,” he smiled.
