BREAKING NEWS: Adrian Newey's incredible new contract revealed

Adrian Newey Joins Aston Martin in 2025 with Record-Breaking Salary

Adrian Newey, one of Formula 1’s most influential engineers, is set to join Aston Martin in 2025, marking the end of his 19-year tenure with Red Bull Racing. Newey’s move has been the subject of much speculation since he announced his departure from Red Bull in May, sparking interest from several top teams. After discussions with Aston Martin’s owner Lawrence Stroll, Newey has signed a lucrative five-year contract reportedly worth £30 million per year, making him one of the highest-paid figures in the sport.

This staggering figure means Newey will be earning more than 18 of the current F1 drivers, with only Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen earning more, including bonuses and add-ons. His impressive salary underscores the high demand for his expertise in car design and aerodynamics, which has been instrumental in Red Bull’s dominance in recent years.

Newey’s move to Aston Martin is seen as a major coup for Stroll, who is determined to elevate the team to championship contention. Aston Martin, with Fernando Alonso as their lead driver, has shown flashes of promise, but Stroll is aiming to close the gap on the likes of Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. Newey’s arrival is expected to be a game-changer for the team, which is undergoing a massive recruitment drive to bolster its engineering and technical departments.

Alongside Newey, other high-profile names have already committed to the Aston Martin project. Former Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell is set to become the team’s CEO in October, while Ferrari’s chassis technical director, Enrico Cardile, will join as the new chief technical officer. These appointments demonstrate Stroll’s ambitious vision for the team as it looks to challenge for both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships.

Newey’s role at Red Bull has been instrumental to the team’s success over the last two decades, especially in helping Max Verstappen secure consecutive world championships. Red Bull, however, has agreed to release Newey from his contract a year early, allowing him to join Aston Martin in the first quarter of 2025. During his remaining time with Red Bull, Newey is focused on designing the team’s new hypercar, a high-profile project that will keep him busy until his departure.

While Aston Martin has not officially confirmed the news, rumors suggest that Newey’s signing will be publicly announced at a press conference before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. For now, both Red Bull and Aston Martin have remained tight-lipped, with an Aston Martin spokesperson stating, “Adrian has been linked to many teams and would be an asset to any team, but we don’t have anything to announce.”

Newey’s experience and design expertise will be crucial as Aston Martin prepares for the new 2026 regulations, which are expected to bring significant changes to car designs and performance. F1 regulations dictate that teams cannot begin working on their aerodynamics for the 2026 season until March 2025, but Newey’s presence will give Aston Martin a competitive edge in shaping their future car’s development.

Stroll’s strategy of aggressively recruiting top engineering talent reflects his desire to position Aston Martin among the elite teams in Formula 1. With Newey at the helm of their design department and the team continuing to build its infrastructure and technical expertise, Aston Martin is poised to become a serious contender in the coming years.

Newey’s departure from Red Bull marks the end of an era, but his decision to join Aston Martin signals a new chapter for both the legendary engineer and the team that is hoping to rise to the pinnacle of the sport. Fans and rivals alike will be watching closely as Aston Martin aims to make its mark in the next era of Formula 1.