Fernando Alonso says rumours Max Verstappen will join Aston Martin are good for the team – but he doubts they will ever be team mates.
Adrian Newey articles archive
Newey saw Red Bull’s car problems coming before he left
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s former chief technical officer Adrian Newey suspects his former colleagues’ “lack of experience” led to the team’s dip in form last year.
One team could dominate for years under 2026 F1 rules – Newey
Formula 1
Posted onStar Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey believes next year’s rules change could allow one team to dominate the way Mercedes did after 2014.
Horner controversy “for sure had a negative impact” on Red Bull staff
Formula 1
Posted onThe controversy which surrounded Red Bull team principal Christian Horner earlier this year “had an impact” on their staff, according to a long-serving ex-F1 engineer.
What is Alpine giving up by scrapping its F1 engine programme? Newey knows
Formula 1
Posted onAdrian Newey sees a major opportunity for F1 engine builders in 2026 – just as Alpine and Renault abandon their power unit programme.
Aston Martin has ‘everything in place’ to woo Verstappen – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin has ‘everything’ to woo Verstappen • Sainz warned for Perez incident • BMW quickest in WEC Fuji practice
Working with Newey ‘would have been nice but it’s just one person’ – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton downplayed his disappointment at Ferrari’s failure to sign Adrian Newey, having said he was keen to work with the designer.
How far did Newey’s decision to “step back” at Red Bull coincide with their slump?
Formula 1
Posted onOutgoing Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey revealed he “stepped back” from work on their current cars before their slump in performance.
Sky’s ‘nationalistic’ F1 coverage caused ‘demonisation’ of Verstappen – Newey
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s departing technical guru admits he was too harsh on Lewis Hamilton in 2021 and says Max Verstappen cracked under pressure.
How a unique offer persuaded Newey to choose Aston Martin over Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onAdrian Newey was bowled over by Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art facilities – but they also offered him something no other team was prepared to.
From “arch enemies” to team mates: Newey is Alonso’s best chance yet to win third title
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso was “fighting against” Adrian Newey in his unsuccessful attempt to win a third world championship. Now they are on the same side.
Official: Aston Martin wins race to sign Newey for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin has pulled off a massive coup by securing the services of Formula 1’s most highly-rated designer, Adrian Newey.
Top five, bottom five: Adrian Newey F1 cars
Formula 1
Posted onAdrian Newey is Formula 1’s most successful designer – but not everything he’s touched turned to gold. Here are his five greatest and worst cars.
Is this how Lawrence Stroll makes his son a world champion?
Formula 1
Posted onLawrence Stroll is assembling a dream team around his son at Aston Martin, and hiring Adrian Newey would make them a formidable force.
No truth to claim Red Bull’s slump is due to Newey’s exit – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull’s problem ‘not linked to Newey exit’ • Top teams in Pirelli tests • F3 champion secures F2 move
Previous technical hires no obstacle to Newey joining Aston Martin – Krack
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin could find room in its technical department for Adrian Newey if he decides to join them, says team principal Mike Krack.
Newey’s RB17 produces more downforce than its tyres can cope with in corners
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull chief technical director Adrian Newey says his forthcoming RB17 track car produces more downforce than its bespoke tyres can cope with while cornering.
Alonso scoffs at reports Aston Martin is courting Newey
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso dismissed “rumours” Aston Martin is courting Red Bull’s star designer Adrian Newey, who has also been linked to Ferrari.
Newey says he’ll “probably” return to F1 after leaving Red Bull
Formula 1
Posted onAdrian Newey admits he’d “miss” motorsport if he wasn’t still involved and expects he’ll return to Formula 1 after leading Red Bull.
Fourth time lucky? Why Ferrari’s first three attempts to hire Newey failed
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari first tried to sign Adrian Newey when founder Enzo still ran the team. Will they finally lure him to Maranello 40 years later?