Ad-free F1 pod: Why Newey's picked Aston Martin - and why rivals should be scared
Added 2024-09-10 16:32:17 +0000 UTCEdd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss what is arguably F1's biggest non-driver signing of all time: Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. They discuss why one of the greatest technical minds in F1 history, who could have joined more-or-less any team he fancied, has made the decision to join Aston Martin. They also explain how Aston owner Lawrence Stroll got his man - and what he can expect for his money.
Edd, Mark and Ben also discuss the particulars of Newey’s Aston role and why it’s different to what many expected, plus they talk in detail about the impact Newey might have, including whether he’s the missing piece in Aston’s ‘galactico’ team structure, how his arrival might motivate Fernando Alonso, the pressure on him to deliver, and why rival teams might be fearing what he will bring to the table in both the short- and long-term...
Comments
I agree there's a lot in this decision, the breakdown of his relationship with Horner after the Horner scandal, red bull in essence backing Horner over Newey, Neweys competitiveness and what happens if an Aston driver is not delivering, and the Aston road car divisions ongoing financial problems and falling car sales affecting the race team (although they are separate entities)
Robin M
2024-09-11 13:23:04 +0000 UTCIf Lance stroll wasn't the driver at astob, I'd be a bigger fan of that team
Ethan Fish
2024-09-11 13:20:08 +0000 UTCI'm sorry but my pessimistic streak can't help but raise the elephant in the room that Lawrence Stroll has employed Newey and said, " make my boy a champion!" Very surprised this topic was never raised in the podcast. Can't bake bread without all the ingredients.
Nick of Oz
2024-09-10 22:42:37 +0000 UTC
