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Aston Martin Takes Pole Position in Race to Sign F1 Genius Adrian Newey After Secret HQ Tour and Talks with Lawrence Stroll
Adrian Newey engages in discussions with Lawrence Stroll following a confidential visit to Aston Martin's headquarters.
Aston Martin conducts an exclusive tour of their Silverstone facility for Adrian Newey.
Aston Martin is said to be leading the race to acquire Adrian Newey.
The F1 technology mastermind is set to leave Red Bull at the beginning of 2025, prompting the leading teams in the sport to be highly attentive to his next move.
Speculation has frequently positioned Ferrari as the front-runner for his services, yet Aston Martin has significantly advanced in their pursuit to secure his agreement.
According to The Times, Newey engaged in discussions with Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire proprietor of the team.
Newey was also treated to an exclusive walkthrough of Aston Martin's Silverstone premises, which was intended to be kept under wraps, according to the newspaper.
Newey will be available to align with a new employer by next year, providing ample opportunity to supervise the development of their 2026 vehicle.
The introduction of F1's updated rules in 2026 means that teams with Newey guiding them could gain a significant edge as they move into the forthcoming period.
Red Bull, with their RB20 designed by Newey and his team, continues to be the leading force in Formula 1 as we approach the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
This season, the competition has tightened with both McLaren and Ferrari having Grand Prix victors as well.
Despite Max Verstappen being on track to secure his fourth consecutive championship this year, Red Bull's racing season has been marred by controversy. The uproar surrounding Christian Horner took center stage at the beginning of the year.
Newey subsequently announced his departure, sparking optimism among Red Bull's competitors that they might have the opportunity to hire one of the most esteemed figures in Formula 1.
Aston Martin appears to have gained an advantage over Ferrari in persuading Newey.
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