元ハースF1チーム代表のギュンター・シュタイナー氏が、エイドリアン・ニューウェイ氏がアストンマーティンの役職を引き受けたことについて批判的な見解を示した。シュタイナー氏は、ニューウェイ氏の強みはリーダーシップの役割ではなく、マシンの設計にあると主張している。
シュタイナー氏はポッドキャスト番組「Drive to Wynn」に出演した際、このように述べた。同氏は、ニューウェイ氏が2025年にマネージング・テクニカル・パートナー兼株主としてアストンマーティンに加わった後、さらなる責任を負うべきではなかったと指摘。さらにシュタイナー氏は、2025年11月に発表されたこの役職になぜ就任したのか、本人でさえその理由を理解していないだろうと付け加えた。
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Adrian Newey is set to step down from his role as Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal after a brief tenure to focus on technical matters. He will be replaced by Jonathan Wheatley, Audi's team principal of just one year, as the team grapples with its new Honda power unit's failures under 2026 regulations. This marks the fifth leadership change since Aston Martin entered F1 in 2021.
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has criticised Aston Martin for its poor start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. He pointed to the team's major investments and resources as reasons why their results are unacceptable.
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Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa stated that Adrian Newey's role as team principal will remain unchanged and that Jonathan Wheatley is not joining the team for now. Wheatley left Audi last Friday citing personal reasons, shortly after reports emerged of a potential move to Aston Martin. De la Rosa emphasized the team's commitment to its current structure amid ongoing performance challenges.
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack stated there are no issues between the team and engine supplier Honda despite a troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team marked its first official race finish with Fernando Alonso at the Japanese Grand Prix, though far from the points. Krack highlighted mutual respect amid reliability challenges.
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Fernando Alonso has advised his Aston Martin team to retire from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at the first sign of trouble to protect future races. The team faces severe issues with its Honda power unit, limiting them to about 25 laps in the 58-lap event. Alonso starts 17th after a double Q1 exit in qualifying.
Max Verstappen has backed his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, following last week's announcement. Lambiase consulted Verstappen beforehand, who called it an 'incredible opportunity.' Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard foresees challenges for Red Bull in managing Lambiase until his contract ends.
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has explained his decision to promote young driver Kimi Antonelli despite early mistakes and criticism. Drawing from his own racing background, Wolff emphasized understanding the pressures faced by drivers. He described the move as a calculated risk.