Adrian Newey will be heading to Aston Martin once he leaves Red Bull, in a move that is set to be seismic in the world of Formula 1.
There is a lot to unpack as the sport’s widely-lauded ‘design guru’ has decided upon his next move, so we are here to guide you through everything you need to know about one of the year’s biggest transfers.
All you need to know as Adrian Newey confirms Aston Martin move
What is Adrian Newey’s new job title at Aston Martin?
Having been chief technology officer at Red Bull, Newey will be taking on the newly-created role of Managing Technical Partner at Aston Martin.
This will see him become not only the leader of Aston Martin’s technical operation, overseeing the development of their car for the transition to the F1 2026 regulations, but he will also become a shareholder within the team.
This step not only signals a massive statement of intent by Aston Martin to compete for World Championships in the future, but gives Newey the opportunity to work with brand-new equipment at the team’s updated Silverstone base.
What is Adrian Newey’s salary at Aston Martin reported to be worth?
Newey’s salary has been reported by multiple outlets to be worth up to £30million [$39m] per year at Aston Martin, when accounted for bonuses, on a long-term contract.
This would put his earnings well above almost every driver on the grid, but according to team owner Lawrence Stroll, given his track record in producing title-winning cars, it would still represent “a bargain” to the team.
Why is Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin?
Speaking to media including PlanetF1.com after his arrival was announced, Newey took questions on why he decided to leave Red Bull after what would be a 19-year stint with the Milton Keynes-based constructor.
With Aston Martin currently in the midfield and looking to turn themselves into title contenders, Newey said he sees the challenge of a new project as an exciting one, alongside the hands-on approach of Stroll as a team owner being one that he can work alongside.
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