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Andy Cowell says the entire Aston Martin team are excited about their new partnership with Honda ahead of the 2026 F1 season

Andy Cowell discusses Aston Martin’s preparations and new partnership with Honda ahead of 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Ahead of the Barcelona shakedown and official livery reveal for the 2026 F1 season, a special event in Tokyo on Tuesday saw Chief Strategy Officer Andy Cowell shed some light on Aston Martin’s preparations and objectives for the upcoming campaign as they celebrated the beginning of their new partnership with Honda. Having previously been powered…

Honda and Aston Martin F1 officially launched their partnership, with both commenting on the compression ratio debate.

Aston Martin F1 and Honda comment on compression ratio debate

Eeske Lenz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

On January 20, 2026, Honda and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team officially launched their partnership, signaling a major shift in the F1 landscape; the topic of compression ratio also came up. Starting with the 2026 season, the British squad will transition from Mercedes power to become the primary factory partner for Honda, utilising a…

Fernando Alonso gives first reaction to the news Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin F1 team principal from 2026, replacing Andy Cowell.

Alonso gives first reaction to Newey becoming team principal at Aston Martin F1

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins mins

Fernando Alonso has given his first public reaction to the news Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin F1 team principal from 2026 as he replaces Andy Cowell. In quite surprising news revealed on Wednesday, Aston Martin confirmed that the legendary British designer would take the reigns from Andy Cowell. The former head of Mercedes’ F1…

In a stunning development at Aston Martin F1, Adrian Newey has been confirmed as their new team principal from 2026 onward.

Newey to become new Aston Martin F1 team principal in 2026

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago03 mins mins

In a stunning development at Aston Martin F1, Adrian Newey has been confirmed as their new team principal from 2026 onward. He will take over from Andy Cowell who remains with the company as their chief strategy officer. Rumours first surfaced at the weekend in Las Vegas that Andy Cowell would be removed from his…

Andy Cowell and Eric Blandin walking into the paddock at the beginning of the 2025 F1 season, amid Newey's team switch ahead of the 2026 regulations.

Senior Aston Martin F1 staff members set to depart the team ahead of Newey’s 2026 restructuring

Ana-Maria Andronic3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

With the recent changes since securing Adrian Newey, Aston Martin’s F1 aerodynamics chief, Eric Blandin, became part of the team’s overhaul before 2026. This decision looks to be linked to the new regulation changes for 2026. In this restructuring, Akio Haga, Aston Martin’s F1 car designer, was also dismissed from his chief position. Currently seventh…

Cowell on Horner's future and Aston Martin's inner work with Newey and Cardile

“We’ve got a plan and we’re marching forward” — Cowell on Newey, Cardile, and the noise around Horner and Aston Martin

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 months ago4 months ago05 mins mins

Andy Cowell set out a clear picture for Aston Martin. He placed himself in the middle of a calm, disciplined push. Adrian Newey laid down the car’s spine and chased fine gains, pencil to screen, day to day. Enrico Cardile tuned the surrounding operation, grew people, and kept ideas moving on time. Cowell said the…

Aston Martin's TP, Andy Cowell ahead of statements about 2026 regulations development and Honda partnership

Cowell reviewed Aston Martin’s developments for the 2026 F1 car and Honda partnership discussions

Ana-Maria Andronic4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

With F1 teams getting ready for round 19, Andy Cowell spoke of the work behind the scenes at Aston Martin going into the 2026 preparations. The Team Principal reviewed the partnership discussions with Honda for the PU development. Nevertheless, when looking at the current season, it is clear that Aston Martin’s battle in the Constructors’…

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso on track at the F1 Singapore GP before statements from Andy Cowell

Cowell rues the slow pit stop that cost Aston Martin at the F1 Singapore GP

Ana-Maria Andronic4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Aston Martin’s Team Principal, Andy Cowell, was left disappointed after the F1 Singapore GP, despite the entertaining radio discussions. The team had a great start to the weekend at the Marina Bay circuit, looking strong in FP. However, after Lance Stroll missed out on Q3 and Fernando Alonso qualified P10, they faced difficulties in the…

Aston Martin F1 car on track at the Italian GP in Monza

Aston Martin: Impact of Enrico Cardile’s F1 arrival can already be felt

Rebecca Malitz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins mins

In an interview published on Aston Martin’s website, CEO and F1 Team Principal Andy Cowell discussed the arrival of the team’s new Chief Technical Officer, Enrico Cardile, and the development of their 2026 challenger. In July 2024, Aston Martin announced that Enrico Cardile would join the team as Chief Technical Officer for the 2025 F1…

Aston Martin Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in the F1 Belgian GP

Andy Cowell talks about Aston Martin’s new front wing and disappointing F1 Belgian GP performance

Rebecca Malitz6 months ago6 months ago04 mins mins

Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell discusses the team’s new front wing, performance during the F1 Belgian GP, and the main area the team needs to improve. Like many other teams, Aston Martin brought a new part to the Belgian GP. The team introduced a new front wing, which was used during Friday’s single practice…