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|May 2025
If one man can change Aston's luck its Newey, says Natalie
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A drian Newey is not simply an engineer, he is the Michelangelo of car design. A sculptor shaping airflow into world championships. His designs have conquered the sport for decades, with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull all enjoying their golden eras under his guidance. His presence in a team is like having an ace up your sleeve. Aston Martin is an ambitious team with a billionaire's backing, a former world champion in Fernando Alonso and a hunger for glory. Has it just secured the one ingredient that could transform it from contender to champion? I remember Miami 2024, when speculation was rife about where Adrian was going to go, having announced he would leave Red Bull after 19 years. Unlike many of the characters in the F1 paddock, Adrian shies away from media attention.
This story is from the May 2025 edition of BBC Top Gear UK.
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