A change of speed, a change of style, a change of scene – with no regrets? When anybody with considerable prestige chooses to depart familiar ground and lay down fresh roots elsewhere, it opens two groups to a modicum of uncertainty and awkward teething problems. How will a new environment respond to their influence, and will the old one find an adequate replacement – or will their mark remain indelible for a number of years?
These are the subsequent effects that Adrian Newey will have on his new workplace – Aston Martin – and his old one at Red Bull. His future role at Aston Martin has been explored plenty since the announcement of his move last year, and he’ll start in earnest in a month’s time at the team to help inform its direction for the 2026 regulations. But how will Red Bull deal with his absence?
