The Race F1 Podcast Newey to become Aston Martin team boss - but is it a good move?
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Nov 26, 2025 Jon Noble, a seasoned Motorsport journalist, shares insights on Adrian Newey's future as Aston Martin's team principal. They dive into strategic changes, detailing tensions between Newey and Andy Cowell. Noble emphasizes Newey’s need to focus on design while considering the impact of leadership changes on the team's ambitions. The duo explores the potential for a powerhouse like Christian Horner to join Aston Martin, and how Newey's engineering strengths could transform the team's trajectory amidst the uncertainty of the upcoming 2026 season.
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Newey Given Full Technical Primacy
- Adrian Newey's appointment as team principal signals Aston Martin is fully backing his technical vision.
- Jon Noble says conflicts with Andy Cowell over pace and structure prompted the change.
Title Is Symbolic, But Risks Pulling Newey Away
- The team-principal title mostly formalises Newey's primacy rather than adding broad commercial duties.
- Edd Straw warns the role could still pull Newey into activities that distract from design work.
Keep Newey Focused On Design Work
- Protect Newey's creative time by delegating sponsor, media, and routine operational duties to others.
- Jon Noble recommends having a separate CEO/operations lead so Newey focuses on technical breakthroughs.
