Stroll reveals Adrian Newey's exact role at Aston Martin
After Aston Martin confirmed former Red Bull star designer Adrian Newey as its latest recruit, the British team's owner Lawrence Stroll has revealed that the engineer will work on a full-time basis.
Adrian Newey announced his departure from Red Bull on the 1st of May. Since then, he has been linked to multiple teams, including Aston Martin, Ferrari, Williams, Alpine McLaren and Mercedes.
Aston Martin finally ended the speculations on Tuesday, confirming that the star designer has committed his long-term future to the Silverstone-based Formula One outfit, with the British engineer set to join the team next March.
Newey will begin working at the team's Silverstone HQ from 1 March 2025 taking up a new role as Managing Technical Partner.
Expanding on Newey's role, Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has revealed that the Briton will oversee the F1 team’s entire technical organisation on a full-time basis.
“We have a strong team, some of which Adrian has already worked with,” Stroll said. “Adrian is going to be the technical managing partner of that team so on a day to day basis he will be here, full commitment, full time committed to F1. Giving leadership and direction to his team.”
The Silverstone-based outfit have amassed a number of high-profile names including Enrico Cardile from Ferrari, while Dan Fallows - who was previously at Red Bull - is still at the team.
Reflecting on the last six years, Stroll noted: “There’s been many pieces of the puzzle. From when I started six years ago to hiring the great management team we have today.
“Adrian is key, key, key and the biggest part of the puzzle, certainly from a technical point of view, from a technical leadership point of view. He will be leading the team. I think that will have a trickle down effect throughout the whole organisation.”
“As I mentioned earlier, Adrian is joining as technical managing partner. He will be the leader of the technical team, also be a leader in the company, the overall business, as a partner, shareholder.
“So I will leave that structure up to Adrian who is much better suited than myself," concluded Stroll.
