Fernando Alonso Hails Aston Martin as the 'Team of the Future' with Newey Acquisition

Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin's acquisition of car designer Adrian Newey from Red Bull positions them as Formula 1's 'team of the future.' Newey's arrival underlines the team's ambitions for 2026, despite Newey not starting until March 2025. Alonso and team owner Lawrence Stroll were instrumental in persuading Newey to join.

Fernando Alonso has declared Aston Martin as Formula 1's 'team of the future' following the recruitment of renowned car designer Adrian Newey from Red Bull. This strategic move comes ahead of new regulations set to take effect in 2026.

Newey, who has engineered title-winning cars for over three decades, was highly sought after by multiple F1 teams. His decision to join Aston Martin marks a significant statement of intent from the team and its billionaire owner, Lawrence Stroll. Alonso revealed that he actively participated in convincing Newey to make the switch.

Although Newey is unable to start until March 2025 due to his exit terms from Red Bull, Alonso emphasized that the focus remains on the 2026 project. The Spanish driver is optimistic about the future, suggesting that Newey's influence will be pivotal come 2026 when new regulations transform the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)