Adrian Newey has brought about a significant change at Aston Martin, both structurally and emotionally. The factory now believes it has all the elements in place to improve and achieve the ambitious goal of becoming the best team in F1. This is a goal that he hopes will begin to become a reality in 2026, and to this end, it is important that the changes are in place from this year onwards.
Adrian Newey and Aston Martin
I’ve only been with the team for just over three months, but Adrian Newey has got the whole team involved in improving. His arrival is focused on the work for 2026, to which he devotes almost all his time. There is a lot of work to be done: design, wind tunnel testing, simulator calibration, and countless other elements that have to work like clockwork to be ready for next season.
The most successful engineer in F1, although immersed in 2026, is not losing sight of the AMR25. Many of the tests carried out and parts made for the AMR26 are being implemented in the AMR25. The data is then collected by the team and fed into the wind tunnel and the simulator itself, with the aim of ensuring that the new technology provides the most accurate data and the best possible insight into what might happen on the track.
Adrian Newey and the AMR25
He tested the car when it arrived and gave some advice, but he is hardly working on the AMR25. However, as we have mentioned, this does not mean that he is not working indirectly, as many of his observations for next year are shared with the team that is still closely following the developments of the AMR25, so that they can implement and improve the options between now and the end of the year.
That said, almost every day, during the few free moments he spends at the factory, he sits down with this team to exchange impressions. These moments are usually during breaks in the Aston Martin cafeteria, where the engineer sits down to exchange impressions and chat about how to optimize the AMR25.
These conversations may seem insignificant, but within the team, they recognize that these meetings are key to the success of the first updates and to ensuring that the next ones, scheduled for the Silverstone Grand Prix, will give the team a boost for the rest of the season.
Improvements for Silverstone
This will be the last package of the season for Aston Martin. It is expected to have a big impact, as, in addition to being very comprehensive, it is the first to be manufactured entirely in the new wind tunnel, under the indirect supervision of Adrian Newey. It is expected that some other parts may be added after this package, but with the aim of testing elements for 2026, although these will not be official updates.
In terms of performance, the new package will improve the aerodynamics of the AMR25, and its impact could be reflected in higher top speeds and lower tire wear, two of Aston Martin’s current weaknesses.
Adrian Newey remains 100% focused on 2026, while keeping an eye on what happens in 2025. Although informally, he meets almost daily with the team to discuss this season, and his advice and knowledge are a great help in continuing to evolve. The upcoming improvements promise significant performance gains, thanks to the indirect involvement of Adrian Newey and the new wind tunnel, which will provide a good opportunity to measure the team’s progress.