Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell has stated that the team will “harness” the creativity of Adrian Newey rather than “stifle” it as the famed designer settles into his new role at the squad.
Following the announcement last May that he would depart Red Bull following nearly 20 years with the Milton Keynes-based outfit, much speculation ensued over where Newey’s next destination might be.
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It was later confirmed in September that the Briton would join Aston Martin as Managing Technical Partner, a position he would begin in on March 1, 2025.
Asked during an interview with Sky Sports F1 if Newey will be given the freedom to work as he best sees fit in his role, Cowell responded: “Absolutely. Adrian is very competitive, he’s very creative, and as an organisation we need to harness that, not stifle it.
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“All the people that operate in the creative area, how do we provide an amazing environment – both personally as you come to work, [and] as you work in the building with other people?
«How do we make sure the tools are top drawer – the CFD [Computational Fluid Dynamics], the wind tunnel, the manufacturing facilities? And therefore I think that’s the thing that inspires creative people.»
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Newey is just one of the new arrivals at Aston Martin in recent months, with Cowell joining as CEO in October before additionally taking on the role of Team Principal in January, a move that saw Mike Krack switch to the position of Chief Trackside Officer.
While the newly-assembled team are determined to take the squad forward, Cowell acknowledges that they face a tough battle in going up against their rivals.
Cowell became Team Principal at Aston Martin – alongside his position as CEO – in January
“We’re working exceptionally hard to make the racing car our prime focus, to work together in a collaborative way, a high-performance team,” he explained.
«We believe by working like that we’ll get quicker and quicker. We want to win races, we want to win championships, we would like our drivers to be first and second in the Drivers’ Championship, and we’d love to win back-to-back championships.
“That’s the dream, to have the racing green car to see the chequered flag first, and to do it race after race after race.
«But we’re realistic, we understand that our opponents are exceptionally strong and therefore we need to set tough targets, both in terms of performance and the time that we achieve them, and not leave any gaps, not have any regrets as we go forward.»
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