Stroll Hails Adrian Newey as Aston Martin's Game-Changing Bargain

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Lawrence Stroll has hailed Adrian Newey as an incredible asset to Aston Martin, revealing that the renowned designer’s contribution to the team is far greater than his hefty paycheck might suggest. Stroll believes Newey’s value extends far beyond his role as a technical leader, positioning him as a cornerstone of Aston Martin's ambitious Formula 1 future.

The announcement came after months of speculation, with Aston Martin confirming that Newey would officially join the team on March 1, 2025, once he is clear to depart Red Bull. In his new role, Newey will not only serve as Aston Martin's technical lead but will also become a shareholder in the team.

While Newey’s salary is said to rival some of the highest-paid drivers on the grid, Stroll sees the 65-year-old as a strategic bargain. "I can tell you, Adrian is a bargain," Stroll said. "I've been in business for over 40 years now and I've never been more certain. It's not an investment. He's a shareholder and a partner.

"He's the best partner I can bring into a company, we intend to be around here a very long time together. So it's relatively inexpensive for everything Adrian brings in the partnership we will have."

Aston Martin has been aggressively building its technical team, also securing the services of ex-Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile, who will join in 2025 as the F1 chief technical officer. When asked how Newey’s arrival will fit within the current structure, Stroll left it in Newey’s capable hands to adjust the team dynamics as needed to maximize its potential.

"Adrian is joining as technical managing partner," he replied. "He will be the leader of the technical team - a leader also in the company, the business as a partner and shareholder, so I leave the [technical] structure up to Adrian, who is much better suited than myself.

Stroll emphasized that Newey’s involvement is the final critical piece in Aston Martin’s push to become a championship-winning team. With a new state-of-the-art headquarters and a cutting-edge wind tunnel already in place, Newey’s arrival completes Stroll’s long-term vision for the team.

"We have a strong team, some of which Adrian has already worked with. He'll be here on a day-to-day basis, he'll be here full-time, committed to Formula 1, giving leadership and direction to his team."