Fernando Alonso Unveils Bold Aston Martin Strategy for Adrian Newey

Fernando Alonso shared fresh insight into Aston Martin’s long-term Formula 1 ambitions as the team focuses on maximising Adrian Newey’s impact. Newey, an acclaimed technical engineer, signed on as the managing technical partner earlier this year.

His full attention is now directed toward the upcoming 2026 F1 rules overhaul, marking Aston Martin as one of the first teams already pivoting development efforts for future regulations.

Aston Martin’s efforts to build a championship-caliber squad include more than just hiring Newey. The team is also preparing to run with a new Honda works engine from 2026, investing in a new factory, and finalising its state-of-the-art wind tunnel.

. Alonso, a two-time world champion with titles in 2005 and 2006, is aiming to return to contention for a third championship before he concludes his storied F1 career.

The current 2025 season has been difficult for Alonso and the Aston Martin team. After ten rounds, his best result has been a seventh-place finish in Canada.

He scored his first points of the year with a ninth-place in Spain, and notched three 11th-place finishes as well. Despite the tough results, Alonso is optimistic and sees this period as crucial in shaping the team for success ahead.

Alonso explained that Aston Martin’s main focus for the rest of the season is to better prepare itself for when Newey’s design direction can be fully implemented. He said that while they’ve identified the main weakness in their 2025 car, it does not make sense to funnel resources into fixing this year’s machine at the expense of 2026 development.

Instead, the team will balance minor improvements this season with aggressive planning for next year’s changes, drawing motivation from Newey’s vision.

The veteran driver admits expectations are growing. Having Newey on board boosts confidence inside the team, but Alonso also cautioned that everyone remains realistic about their current deficit.

. Alonso pointed out that lessons learned this year could help address other persistent areas for improvement as they shift focus.

Aston Martin is not alone in reshaping its future around the 2026 regulations, but it stands out as one of the first to publicly outline its process and goals. The hope is that a unique combination of technical leadership, improved facilities, and a new engine can create a foundation to consistently challenge for race wins and possibly championships.

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