F1 design guru Newey signs with Aston Martin
Formula One design guru Adrian Newey is plotting to turn Aston Martin into world champions after he was named managing technical partner at the team's Silverstone headquarters on Tuesday. The widely anticipated announcement comes after it was confirmed in May that the Briton, regarded by many as the greatest designer in the sport's history, would be leaving Red Bull. Aston Martin F1 team owner Lawrence Stroll said Newey, who will start his new job in March 2025, "arguably is the greatest in the world at what he does". "There's nobody who's come close to winning as many world championships," said the Canadian billionaire. "He's a gentleman, he's a winner, and he's a competitor," Stroll said. "He has the passion and desire to win, as do I." Newey, who will also become an Aston Martin shareholder, said he was flattered to have had "a lot of approaches from various teams" but added he was won over by Stroll's passion. "Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team," he said. "He is the only majority team owner who is actively engaged in the sport."  Newey will work with the team's drivers, Stroll's 25-year-old son, Lance, and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, 43. (AFP)