Aston Martin name Adrian Newey
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Gpblog's round up of the best two stories of Wednesday 26 November, 2025. Aston Martin has confirmed a major leadership restructure, with Adrian Newey replacing Andy Cowell as team principal for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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An Aston Martin statement said: “Over the past 14 months, Andy Cowell has led the team as CEO and team principal in implementing the much-needed structural changes to support the transition to a full works team in readiness for the new regulations in 2026.
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has admitted that he is looking forward to saying 'farewell' to this year's F1 season and Aston Martin's 2025 car. It's been a difficult season for the Silverstone-based outfit, who are currently sat down in eighth in the constructors' championship, behind Haas and Racing Bulls.
CHRISTIAN HORNER is closing in on a return to the Formula One paddock with Aston Martin, reports suggest. Horner was sacked by Red Bull in July, and due to the £80million payout he received with