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Adrian Newey Regrets Missing Out on Lewis Hamilton Partnership as FIA Imposes Strange Dress Code Penalty
Renowned F1 designer Adrian Newey has admitted to a major regret in his illustrious career: never having worked with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Newey, who has recently joined Aston Martin as their Managing Technical Partner, made his first paddock appearance with the team at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. After his high-profile departure from Red Bull earlier this year, speculation was rife about where the 66-year-old would land, especially with Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari creating the perfect opportunity for a high-profile partnership.
Newey, the mastermind behind 12 constructors’ titles, was reportedly one of the hottest names in the paddock following his exit from Red Bull. Though many expected a collaboration between Newey and Hamilton at Ferrari, the designer ultimately chose Aston Martin—lured by a lucrative £30 million-a-year deal, a leadership role, and shares in the team. Despite the generous package, Newey confessed that missing the chance to team up with Hamilton remains one of his biggest professional regrets.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Newey said, “Fernando [Alonso], I mean, crikey—what a legend. If I look at my recent career regrets, it’s definitely not having had the opportunity to work with either Lewis or Fernando. At least now I get the chance to cross one of those names off the list.” With Alonso currently driving for Aston Martin, Newey will finally experience working with a world champion he has long admired.
Newey also offered insight into his early work with Aston Martin, expressing excitement over their ongoing development for the 2026 car. He praised the team’s modern facilities, including their Silverstone base and state-of-the-art wind tunnel. However, he noted that the simulator needs improvement, as its data hasn’t consistently matched on-track performance.
The 2025 season has been a challenging one for Aston Martin. The team sits eighth in the constructors’ standings, far from the podium positions they once aimed for. Fernando Alonso, in particular, has endured a tough year, with mechanical issues—including another power failure in Monaco—hampering his results. It marks his worst start to a season since his infamous run of four straight retirements with McLaren in 2015.
As Newey settles into his new role, hopes remain high that his expertise can help turn Aston Martin’s fortunes around—while fans continue to imagine what might have been had he joined forces with Hamilton.
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