Aston Martin have reportedly made a big-money move for Adrian Newey, but his regret that working with Fernando Alonso “didn't happen” could be a decisive motivator for changing things. I wonder?
Newey established himself as one of the greatest designers in F1 history with his designs achieving title success with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull. Will Aston Martin be next?
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According to reports in the British media, Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll approached Newey on the weekend of the second round of the 2024 F1 season, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, in an attempt to lure him to Silverstone.
Newey is seen as a valuable asset in F1's current ground effects era, which began in 2022, with Red Bull sweeping every title on offer with an astonishing record of 40 wins out of 47 Grands Prix.
But Aston Martin is no stranger to Newey, the F1 icon who collaborated with the brand on the Valkyrie hypercar project, nor is Aston Martin's future F1 power unit supplier Honda, and Red Bull's He is focusing on returning to the F1 summit. . But was it ultimately the desire to work with Alonso that drove Newey to take the plunge?
In the 2023 podcast Beyond the Grid, Newey admitted: [Hamilton] It would have been great. But that never happened. ”
But in the end, can it be done?
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Two-time world champion Alonso has once again taken the lead in the early 2024 F1 intra-team battle vs. Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll, with the 42-year-old Spaniard showing no signs of slowing down. Martin is determined to: We have agreed a new contract with F1's most experienced driver to keep him with the team beyond this year.
Newey finally has the chance to put to rest a major career regret by teaming up with Alonso, who himself is keen to see the partnership come to fruition.
Alonso responded to Newey's comments: [it] That was also a few months ago. Honestly, [he’s] A legend in the sports world.
“We got closer several times to work together and talked about this. When he published a book a few years ago, I had the privilege of publishing it in Spain. I remember that. [foreword].
“For me, he was a really great guy and even though we never worked together, I was very lucky to work in the same environment. In this era when Adrian Newey is building F1 cars. I'm happy to be alive and able to drive.
“I wish I could work with him someday. I'm going to drive the Valkyrie at home, but maybe when I get in I'll already feel something, it makes me happy.” I will!”
Aston Martin started 2023 as perhaps Red Bull's closest challenger, but the early stages of F1 in 2024 were even tougher, with Alonso fifth in Saudi Arabia, his best result in the opening three races.
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