The Race F1 Podcast Is Newey’s Aston Martin revolution on track?
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Jun 9, 2025 Jon Noble, an experienced F1 journalist, teams up with renowned analyst Mark Hughes to dissect Aston Martin's performance slide and the potential game-changing influence of Adrian Newey. They delve into the team's upgrade struggles and recent improvements, questioning if these changes mark a turning point. Notably, Newey's critiques of the driver-in-loop simulator take center stage, revealing insights into car development challenges. The duo also discusses Alpine's driver shifts and Sauber's resurgence, providing a comprehensive view of F1 dynamics.
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Upgrade Failures Hurt Aston Martin
- Aston Martin struggled because upgrades often failed or worsened car performance.
- Andy Cowell is focused on aligning data from CFD, wind tunnel, simulator, and track for consistent progress.
Simulator Correlation Issues Exposed
- Newey identified Aston Martin's driver-in-loop simulator as a major problem.
- Simulator correlation issues hindered development and caused inconsistent upgrade results.
Early Success Masked Problems
- Early success in 2023 may have masked Aston Martin's fundamental issues.
- They did not understand why their car was good, which made subsequent progress impossible.