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Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes

As Autosport understands Adrian Newey is set forgo his team principal duties to focus on technical matters at Aston Martin, and Jonathan Wheatley will replace him after departing Audi, let’s have a look at previous unexpected team principal moves in F1 history

Autosport

A look at Aston Martin's team boss merry-go-round, with Adrian Newey set to step down

With the news that Adrian Newey will step away from the Aston Martin team principal role, the squad will have its fifth since joining F1 in 2021

Autosport

Every Aston Martin F1 team boss before outgoing Adrian Newey

With the news that Adrian Newey will step away from the Aston Martin team principal role, the squad will have its fifth since joining F1 in 2021

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Why Newey’s F1 team principal move has been 30 years in the making

Legendary engineer has had strong opinions about management and race operations since his time designing championship-winning cars for Williams

Autosport

Aston Martin respond to F1 speculation over major change amid Christian Horner links

Rumours suggest that team principal Andy Cowell is on the verge of being dismissed from that role, with Horner in the running to take over

The Independent UK

Cowell takes team principal role in Aston Martin F1 team restructure

Aston Martin has shaken up its team management structure with Andy Cowell appointed team principal, replacing Mike Krack who has been given the title of chief trackside officer after just under three years in his previous position.

Autosport

Why Aston Martin’s new boss is doing a crash course in F1 aerodynamics

Aston Martin's new Formula 1 CEO Andy Cowell says he is following a "work experience" package in aerodynamics as he steps out of his usual domain of F1 power units.

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Ex-Mercedes F1 engine boss Cowell replaces Whitmarsh as Aston Martin CEO

Former Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Andy Cowell will replace ex-McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh as Aston Martin’s group CEO from 1 October, the team announced on Tuesday.

Motorsport

Ex-Mercedes F1 engine boss Cowell replaces Whitmarsh as Aston CEO

Former Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Andy Cowell will replace ex-McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh as Aston Martin’s group CEO from 1 October, the team announced on Tuesday.

Autosport

Newey free to join F1 rival in 2025, Red Bull warned of “unmitigated disaster”

Red Bull announced on Wednesday morning that Newey would be leaving the world champion outfit early next year after deciding that he no longer wished to remain a part of the team.

Autosport

Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026

From 2026 Honda will move its works engine deal to Aston Martin, ending its successful association with Red Bull. Following Honda's initial decision to withdraw from F1, which led to Red Bull deciding to take its engines in-house and link up with Ford for 2026, the Japanese brand was forced…

Motorsport

The McLaren secrets revealed in a 60th birthday celebration

McLaren’s impressive development across the 2023 Formula 1 season was a timely boost as the legendary team marked its 60th birthday. It’s not taken a title since 2008, but McLaren is still second on two of the most important F1 metrics: grand prix wins and drivers’ titles.

Autosport

Alonso: Aston Martin can win F1 titles before Honda joins in 2026

On Wednesday, Honda announced that it would rejoin F1 as a full power unit manufacturer for the Aston Martin team, coming on board in 2026 when F1 introduces a new engine formula.

Autosport

The ‘incompatibility’ that drove Aston Martin and Honda F1 deal

It addresses the conundrum of having all the benefits of a works engine without having to build one from scratch under the Aston name, while also taking away the necessity to share a PU and other associated parts with a key rival.

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The "incompatibility" that drove Aston and Honda F1 deal

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Honda has “no objections” over Alonso despite chequered F1 past

The Japanese manufacturer announced that it will become Aston Martin’s works partner from 2026, after committing to a formal return to F1 just three years after it revealed plans to leave.

Motorsport

Honda has "no objections" over Alonso despite chequered F1 past

The Japanese manufacturer has announced that it will become Aston Martin's works partner from 2026, after committing to a formal return to F1 just three years after it revealed plans to leave.

The Guardian - UK

Honda to return to F1 in 2026 as engine manufacturer for Aston Martin

Honda have changed their mind having pulled out of F1 at the end of 2021 with the Aston Martin CEO Martin Whitmarsh saying: ‘This is about this team growing up’

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Friday favourite: The interim F1 McLaren that unexpectedly challenged Ferrari

For two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner and long-time Formula 1 tester Alex Wurz, the question of choosing a favourite racing car isn’t dictated by whether he raced or tested it. Instead, it’s something rather more simple that is behind the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association president’s pick of the McLaren…

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Could Aston Martin switch to Honda power in F1 2026?

That possibility is one of the more intriguing stories to have emerged during the April break, and while it may sound a little far-fetched, history has shown that anything can happen in F1, especially when it comes to juggling team identities and power unit suppliers.

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