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The move has generated significant buzz, with many hoping that Newey’s expertise will propel the team into championship contention. However, former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the Silverstone-based team might disappoint fans, not because of poor performance, but due to the timing of Newey’s arrival.
In 2023, Red Bull dominated the F1 season with their RB19 car, which became the most successful in history, winning 21 of 22 races. This success was largely attributed to Adrian Newey’s innovative designs. However, the famed engineer will be leaving Red Bull to join Aston Martin later this year, marking a significant shift in the F1 landscape. Newey’s expertise is expected to play a crucial role in Aston Martin’s future development, especially with the 2026 car, which will be built under new technical regulations.
While Newey’s move is a major coup for Aston Martin, he will not join the team until March 2025, meaning he will not have much impact on the development of the car for that season. Instead, his primary focus will be on the 2026 car, a project that is likely to require significant attention as it must comply with new regulations coming into play. This delay in Newey’s involvement in the team has led to concerns about the immediate future of Aston Martin in 2025.
In 2024, Aston Martin failed to secure a single podium finish, and despite having two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in their lineup, the team struggled to meet expectations. Villeneuve believes that many fans and analysts are placing unrealistic hopes on Aston Martin for the 2025 season, due to Newey’s arrival. He noted that it takes time to implement changes at this level, and fans may be disappointed by the team’s results, not because of any fundamental issues but because they expect immediate success from the new setup.
Aston Martin is undergoing a leadership restructure, with a new team principal in place and Newey’s expertise on the horizon, but Villeneuve cautioned that the team’s growth would be gradual. Expectations may not align with the reality of Newey’s initial impact, and the 2025 season could turn out to be a frustrating year for the team despite their ambitious
goals.
