Adrian Newey will grow to be a workforce 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 companion earlier this yr, working alongside Cowell who was beforehand CEO and workforce principal. Nevertheless, the pair have now “agreed to divide their tasks” based on the workforce, with Cowell turning into chief technique officer whereas Newey leads the workforce for the primary time in his profession.
“Over the final 9 months, I’ve seen nice particular person expertise inside our workforce,” Newey stated. “I’m trying ahead to taking up this extra position as we put ourselves in the absolute best place to compete in 2026, the place we will face a completely new place with Aston Martin now a works workforce 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, might be pivotal on this journey.”
Cowell’s new place will see him reporting into workforce proprietor Lawrence Stroll – who leads the enterprise capabilities at Aston Martin – and give attention to the combination of latest technical companions.
“Having carried out a lot wanted structural adjustments as we transition to a full works workforce 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 stated. “On this position, I’ll assist to optimize the technical partnership between the Crew, Honda, Aramco and Valvoline and to make sure the seamless integration of the workforce’s new PU, gas and chassis.”
Stroll himself praised Cowell’s work thus far, having solely signed the previous Mercedes Excessive Efficiency Powertrains (HPP) boss final yr.
“Andy Cowell has been a fantastic chief this yr,” Stroll stated. “He’s targeted on constructing a world-class workforce and getting them to work effectively collectively, in addition to fostering a tradition that places the race automotive again on the coronary heart of what we do. This management change is a mutual resolution we have now reached within the curiosity of the workforce. All of us sit 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 workforce principal position, which is able to allow him to make full use of his artistic and technical experience. Each these adjustments will make sure the workforce is finest positioned to play to their collective strengths.”
Newey will grow to be the fourth Aston Martin workforce principal within the final 4 years, following Otmar Szafnauer, Mike Krack – who stays with the workforce as chief trackside officer – and Cowell.
