Adrian Newey will turn out to be a staff principal for the primary time when he takes over the position from Andy Cowell at Aston Martin in 2026.
Aston Martin signed Newey as managing technical associate earlier this yr, working alongside Cowell who was beforehand CEO and staff principal. Nonetheless, the pair have now “agreed to divide their duties” in accordance with the staff, with Cowell changing into chief technique officer whereas Newey leads the staff for the primary time in his profession.
“Over the final 9 months, I’ve seen nice particular person expertise inside our staff,” Newey mentioned. “I’m trying ahead to taking up this further position as we put ourselves in the very best place to compete in 2026, the place we will face a wholly new place with Aston Martin now a works staff mixed with the appreciable problem confronted by the brand new rules.
“Andy’s new position, focusing on the integration of the brand new PU with our three key companions, can be pivotal on this journey.”
Cowell’s new place will see him reporting into staff proprietor Lawrence Stroll – who leads the enterprise features at Aston Martin – and concentrate on the combination of latest technical companions.
“Having carried out a lot wanted structural modifications as we transition to a full works staff and set the foundations for Adrian and the broader group, it’s an applicable time for me to take a special position as chief technique officer,” Cowell mentioned. “On this position, I’ll assist to optimize the technical partnership between the Workforce, Honda, Aramco and Valvoline and to make sure the seamless integration of the staff’s new PU, gas and chassis.”
Stroll himself praised Cowell’s work up to now, having solely signed the previous Mercedes Excessive Efficiency Powertrains (HPP) boss final yr.
“Andy Cowell has been an awesome chief this yr,” Stroll mentioned. “He’s centered on constructing a world-class staff and getting them to work properly collectively, in addition to fostering a tradition that places the race automobile again on the coronary heart of what we do. This management change is a mutual resolution we now have reached within the curiosity of the staff. All of us stay up for persevering with working with him in his new capability as chief technique officer.
“I’m additionally happy that Adrian Newey will step into the staff principal position, which can allow him to make full use of his artistic and technical experience. Each these modifications will make sure the staff is finest positioned to play to their collective strengths.”
Newey will turn out to be the fourth Aston Martin staff principal within the final 4 years, following Otmar Szafnauer, Mike Krack – who stays with the staff as chief trackside officer – and Cowell.
