Aston Martin continues to work on putting together a top-level technical team to be one of the great teams in Formula 1 from 2026. With this objective in mind, the British team has signed Gioacchino Vino as new head of aerodynamics, a key move for the future of the team and the immediate performance of Fernando Alonso‘s car.
The signing of Gioacchino Vino
Gioacchino Vino is a heavyweight in the paddock after his time at Mercedes as head of aerodynamics between 2018 and 2022, making him one of the most important engineers of the last decade in Formula 1. During his time in Brackley he was a fundamental part of the team that led Lewis Hamilton to win three of his seven world titles, in an era characterized by the technical and aerodynamic dominance of the silver cars.
Gioacchino Vino, before taking up his post at Mercedes, had built up a good reputation as a member of the team since 2012, when he was part of the aerodynamics department. He had previously joined Renault in 2010 and 2012, giving him 15 years of professional experience in Formula 1.
Gioacchino Vino and Adrian Newey
The arrival of Gioacchino Vino comes a few weeks after that of Adrian Newey, one of the figures considered to be one of the greatest technical geniuses in the history of Formula 1. With Adrian Newey and Gioacchino Vino in charge of the design and development of the car, Aston Martin is building a long-term project for the future of the regulatory changes that will be in force next season.
Gioacchino Vino will be in charge of overseeing the aerodynamic design of the car, which is one of the most important aspects of car performance. His experience in efficiency concepts, aerodynamic load and flow design will be fundamental in a context where small details can make the difference in reaching the top of F1.
His connection with Adrian Newey could be decisive in turning Aston Martin into a serious contender for the F1 World Championship. The union of the two aims to achieve the objectives set for the team, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as the main beneficiaries on the track.
Aston Martin’s technical revolution
The technical structure of Aston Martin has taken a radical turn in recent months due to the arrival of Adrian Newey and the entry of Gioacchino Vino, among others, as well as the hiring of Enrico Cardile (who will join in June), the team’s technical director. In addition, Andy Cowell is the new team principal following the departure of Mike Krack.
Aston Martin’s objective with these structural changes to the team is to try to catch up with the leaders on the grid and make the most of the 2026 regulations revolution to storm to the top of the Formula 1 World Championship.
The arrival of Gioacchino Vino is a statement of intent from Aston Martin and its ambitions to become a benchmark team in F1. Aerodynamics will be one of the brand’s main selling points. We will see if Aston Martin is capable of taking the step forward that it has been unable to take this season. The foundations for success are there, as are the parts in the factory. All that remains is for them to fit together to build the best car possible.