Aston Martin creates a “Dream Team” around by Fernando Alonso. The Silverstone team, which until the arrival of the Asturian I was lost and aimlessadded a total of eight podiums thanks to the double champion in 2023 and this year, despite the lack of regularity, they are taking advantage of it to design a luxury team to attack the World Cup in 2026.
And they don’t stop. They keep adding talent. From acquisition to the most important figures behind the scenes of F1. Because of course, drivers matter, but every time Formula 1 It’s a competition of machines. Single-seaters. Cars.
Engineering. Putting the best possible design on the track so your driver pair can get results. Because you can’t have one without the other, and sometimes, very often, that matters. plus this set of parts than the one sitting behind the wheel.
They know it well at Aston Martin. They know that if they want to dominate or have a chance of winning in this competition, they have to put all their efforts into the game. So, Lawrence Stroll and the Silverstone brand they will take out the checkbook with a team featuring several key names from F1 in recent years.
Cowell, seven World Cups with Mercedes
Because Martin Whitmarsh’s place is going to be taken by Andy Cowell. It will be the team’s CEO as of October 1, 2024. And without a doubt, the movement is very important. It was he who was once behind the engine of the Mercedes that dominated F1, adding a total of seven consecutive World Cups thanks to Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
This will be the key to the development of the powertrain. From this engine, much is expected in 2026 and what will honda putThe Japanese brand, after its success at Red Bull, will make Aston Martin a “factory team” after so many years in the shadow of Mercedes.
Cardile, 20 years at Ferrari
Then, Enrico Cardile. This comes from Ferrari. He arrives after 20 years at Ferrari. He was the “boss” in terms of aerodynamics in the team, and Under his command, a car like the SF-24 was born. who has already won several races in 2024.
The statement released at the time by Aston Martin was more than clear: “He will join the team as Technical Director in 2025. “He brings a wealth of F1 experience to Aston Martin.”
Adrian Newey, the great guru
And yes, there is the jewel in the crown. Which everyone loved but which Aston Martin finally won over. Because of its headquarters in Silverstone, because of that new and avant-garde factory, by Honda, by Alonso… and yes, also for money. Because Adrian Newey, the great F1 guru, is far from being part of Lawrence Stroll’s project.
September 10th There is a press conference for the English team where, barring any surprises, the arrival of Adrian Newey will be announced. As reported by England, the British will sign for 5 years at a rate of 30 million per courseeven under load in team actionsand it will begin work in march. On his CV, car champion at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.
This will be the design of the car for 2026, in which there is a lot of hope, given who is behind the Aston Martin super project. Cowell, Cardile, Newey… and Fernando Alonso. All of them, together with Honda, form a luxury poker game with a clear and unique objective: win, win, win and win again.
