Fernando Alonso has revealed what Aston Martin bosses have told him after Adrian Newey’s first visit to their factory in 2025.
Newey began work at Aston Martin on 4th March as part of the agreement between him and Red Bull to leave the team in May last year, with him now on a higher salary than Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Aston Martin is reportedly saving its wind tunnel time for Adrian Newey’s arrival, with the main focus set to be on their 2026 car. He is set to play a major role in the development of their car for next year, as F1 switches to cars with new power units and active aerodynamics.
Newey will also be on hand to help them improve their 2025 challenger, after the team struggled in pre-season testing compared to rivals.
When asked about Newey’s first visit to the Aston Martin factory at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso was not present but revealed what team principal Andy Cowell and some engineers told him when speaking to F1 TV.
Fernando Alonso reveals what Aston Martin bosses told him about Adrian Newey’s factory visit
Aston Martin has built a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, which includes their own wind tunnel having been forced to use Mercedes in the last few years.
Newey is arguably one of the most important signings they have made over the last few years along with Cowell, who is now leading their 2026 car operation as they bid to become title contenders.
Alonso has revealed what Newey said to Aston Martin personnel during his latest factory visit.
“From what I’ve heard from Andy and some of the engineers, he’s was at the factory and just very neutral. He did some talks and meet and greets, and knowing the people,” said Alonso.
“It’s still early days but he’s very focused and enthusiastic for what is happening with the team, hopefully in the next weeks or months we’ll see some magic from him.”
Fernando Alonso thinks F1 having more rookies will be ‘beneficial’ to him
The opening round of the season will see six rookies take to the track, including Andrea Kimi Antonelli who was born in 2006 – the same year Alonso won his first title.
The Spaniard thinks it is beneficial for him to have more rookies on the grid, given the gaps in experience that he can exploit in certain situations on track.
“I have a huge advantage compared to them because I know the circuit. Maybe they didn’t race in wet conditions if it rains on Sunday, I have, so I think with more rookies coming to F1 it’s more beneficial to me because I have a bigger gap of experience,” said Alonso.
“At the same time, they have incredible talent and incredible speed, so it’s going to be a learning process in the first couple of races for them and us to know each other and to keep the respect very high.”
Alonso will be entering his 22nd year in F1 when he takes to the grid at Melbourne, making him one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history.
