Anticipation of Adrian Newey's arrival at Aston Martin in 2026 must not take attention off 2025, says Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin was eager to show Newey what it was putting together at Silverstone and to make a major statement of intent by signing him.

Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is Formula 1’s “team of the future” after hiring Red Bull car designer Adrian Newey with an eye on the new regulations coming in 2026.

Ever since the announcement that legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey was leaving Red Bull, there has been copious speculation about where he was going to end up – or even if he would retire. Now, we have an official answer: Newey will be joining the Aston Martin Formula 1 team from March next year.

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The F1 racecar designer starts work on the team’s 2026 cars early next year as his Red Bull Racing contract ends.

Toto Wolff suggests Andy Cowell's recruitment is Aston Martin's most pivotal move, surpassing Adrian Newey's signing.

Formula 1’s most influential car designer, Adrian Newey, is joining Aston Martin in March 2025 after leaving Red Bull.

Aston Martin has won the race to sign Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula One designer of all time.

Anticipation of Adrian Newey's arrival at Aston Martin in 2026 must not take attention off 2025, says Fernando Alonso

Red Bull's F1 design chief has essentially been grounded by his team after it was confirmed he will join Aston Martin in 2025. ➡️ READ MORE Red Bull have been left somewhat red-faced after being forced to cancel huge plans for the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.