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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Aston Martin Reboots Leadership Amid Crumbling F1 Season

Two races into the Formula 1 season, Aston Martin is restructuring its leadership after reports that Adrian Newey would step aside to focus on the car; Audi's Jonathan Wheatley was initially linked to take the team principal role but left Audi for personal reasons, throwing the plan into flux. The upheaval highlights a broader crisis: an undriveable car and engine package that raises questions whether leadership changes can salvage the team under Fernando Alonso and owner Lawrence Stroll.

via Defector|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #f1

formula-122 days ago•12 min saved

Wheatley exits Audi to take Newey's helm at Aston Martin

Jonathan Wheatley is leaving Audi's F1 team with immediate effect to become Aston Martin's new team principal, replacing Adrian Newey who is stepping back to focus on technical work. Audi says Mattia Binotto will continue leading the team for now. The move comes as Aston Martin faces a difficult start in 2026 due to Honda power unit vibrations and battery reliability issues, with Wheatley tasked with getting the Silverstone outfit back on track.

via Motorsport.com|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin-f1 #audi-f1

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Honda's post-2021 rebuild stalls Aston Martin in Australia

Aston Martin’s AMR26 remains the slowest on the grid in Australia, with the focus shifting to Honda’s engine after testing suggested the issue lies with the power unit rather than the gearbox; Adrian Newey reveals Honda’s post-2021 rebuild left them short on experienced staff and continuity, a mismatch exacerbated by the budget-cap era.

via Last Word On Sports|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #engine-development

formula-11 month ago•16 min saved

Aston Martin left with no spare Honda batteries for Australian GP

Aston Martin revealed in Melbourne that it has only two spare batteries left for its Honda power units at the Australian Grand Prix, hit by persistent vibration-related failures. With no extra batteries available from Honda and low-fuel running limited, the team faces a precarious weekend as it works with Honda to find a fix and aims to race two cars despite the battery shortage.

via Motorsport.com|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #australian-grand-prix

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Newey flags nerve-damage risk forcing heavily restricted Aston Martin run in Australia

Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey says the AMR26’s vibrations from the Honda power unit create a risk of permanent nerve damage to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, meaning they will run very heavily restricted in the Australian Grand Prix until the issue is resolved, with Alonso limited to about 25 laps and Stroll to roughly 15.

via racingnews365.com|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #fernando-alonso

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Aston Martin's 2026 F1 Dream Crashes Out of the Gate

Aston Martin’s highly anticipated 2026 project, using a Newey-designed car with Honda power, has stumbled from the start as late testing, wind-tunnel delays, battery issues, and parts shortages constrain development, leaving the team and Alonso on a back foot as they enter the new aero era.

via The New York Times|

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sports1 year ago•6 min saved

IndyCar Team Owners Preview 2027 Design Proposal

Penske Entertainment has unveiled a proposed design for the 2027 IndyCar to team owners, sparking mixed reactions. The design, seen as a modified version of the current Dallara DW12, features a large rear wing similar to Formula 2 cars. Some owners, like Michael Shank and Dale Coyne, are calling for a more innovative and visually striking design, citing Adrian Newey's X1 concept as inspiration. Penske aims to retain many mechanical components from the DW12 to reduce costs, but feedback suggests a desire for a bolder approach. The design process remains open to changes.

via RACER|

#2027-design #adrian-newey #dallara-dw12

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Dan Fallows Departs Aston Martin Amid F1 Team Reshuffle

Dan Fallows has stepped down as Aston Martin's Technical Director but will remain within the group. His departure comes as the team prepares for the arrival of design expert Adrian Newey in 2025, alongside other key appointments. Fallows, who joined from Red Bull in 2022, played a significant role in Aston Martin's recent successes, including eight podiums last season. The team is undergoing changes as it aims to become a World Championship contender, despite a challenging 2024 season.

via Formula 1|

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