Fernando Alonso has caused a stir once again, this time revealing the influence that engineer Adrian Newey already has on the AMR25, Aston Martin’s 2025 single-seater. His words clash with what official sources had indicated that the British engineer had made clear that he was focusing on the construction of the 2026 car. The Asturian has assured, however, that Newey is indeed contributing to the car that the British team’s drivers are currently competing in.
Newey is not waiting for 2026: his involvement in the AMR25
During the press conference prior to the Chinese Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso received one of the typical questions about Adrian Newey’s involvement in Aston Martin’s work. At first it seemed that the engineer would only focus on the 2026 regulations, but the double champion made it clear that his help has a positive impact on the team’s work: “We haven’t talked much about details yet because we’ve been very busy since the tests in Bahrain, then we went to Australia and now here in China,” replied the Spaniard, who also praised the commitment of the British engineer, who ‘is very motivated, looking at 2026, but also with an eye on what we do every weekend’.
This last statement contradicts the official words that indicated that the engineer was very motivated, but that he was only going to focus on the 2026 car. In this way, the experience of one of the best engineers in the history of Formula 1 could be key to improving the performance of the AMR25 for the rest of the season to consolidate the team in the fight for the top positions.
Alonso’s relationship with Newey
Alonso also made it clear that he was not only a man of work, but also a man of conversation. “We have been talking for many years. Even last year, at the historic Monaco Grand Prix, we had lunch together. I know how he thinks and what he is capable of,” the Spaniard made clear. The Aston Martin driver showed his motivation for working with Newey, an engineer whose sporting record speaks for itself: “I’m really looking forward to working with him. I know his approach is unique and that his ability to find innovative solutions can make all the difference,” he continued.
A relationship like the one between Alonso and Newey could be one of the cornerstones of the Aston Martin project. The experience of the two-time champion combined with the genius of the British engineer could give the team a key boost to another level on the Formula 1 grid.
Newey and Aston Martin in the future
The arrival of Adrian Newey at Aston Martin has been one of the most high-profile transfers on the technical market of Formula 1; his ability to design winning cars has been demonstrated throughout his career and his arrival at Silverstone consolidates the ambition of Lawrence Stroll’s team.
Although the engineer’s mind is focused on 2026, Alonso’s words make it clear that the engineer is already contributing to the team and could have a specific weight when it comes to performance in 2025, the period in which the team wants to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with against Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.
Fernando Alonso, for his part, continues to show himself to be lively and competitive. At 43, the Spaniard has not lost his ambition and is still determined to fight for good results. “I still feel fast and motivated. When I feel that I am no longer, I will be the first to step aside,” he said in China. With Alonso in top form and Adrian Newey’s mind already on the AMR25, Aston Martin has reason to believe in the team’s approach. The combination of the two could be the key for the Silverstone team to make a qualitative leap and become a serious contender for the title in a few years’ time.