about 1 month ago

Adrian Newey Flags Aston Martin ‘Tool’ Gap as Stroll Boosts 2026 Push

Newey warned Aston Martin still lacks key resources: “We don’t have all the tools to be a top team.” He said Melbourne form is unknown, but “there’s no hiding behind that.” Owner Lawrence Stroll backed the new structure and stressed Newey is “all about performance and winning.” Aston Martin hired ex-Red Bull simulation specialist Giles Wood and added simulator veteran Marco Fainello to sharpen its driver-in-loop program after finishing seventh last year.