Il September 10th is approaching and with it, the long-awaited announcement that will shake up the world of Formula 1. Adrian Newey, the legendary designer known for his ability to transform single-seaters into winning racing machines, will not just be a new hire for Aston Martin. According to the latest rumours, Adrian Newey will join the'Aston Martin also as a shareholder. This decision, reported by the German newspaper Car engine and sport and confirmed by The Times, marks a radical shift in Aston Martin's strategy, which aims to obtain not only Newey's technical expertise but also a share of his commitment and financial investment, while also avoiding weighing on the budget cap.
A simple engagement? No, Newey will become a shareholder
Ahead of the official announcement expected on September 10, new details are emerging that reveal just how complex and multi-faceted the deal to bring Newey to Silverstone was. His entry as a shareholder could be a maneuver aimed at saving on the pharaonic compensation requested by the designer, offering in exchange a profit share and a position of greater influence within the team. An operation that would not only allow Aston Martin to secure one of the best designers in the world, but also to guarantee his complete dedication to the project in the long term.
A winning strategy for Aston Martin, a defeat for Ferrari
Newey's arrival at Aston Martin is not only a dramatic turn of events for the English team, but also a strategic defeat for Ferrari, which had long been courting the British engineer with the intention of reviving the fortunes of the Prancing Horse. According to sources close to the Maranello team, Ferrari has failed to convince Newey, despite very generous offers and the promise of a leading role in the future development of the single-seater. Aston Martin, on the other hand, has been able to exploit a decidedly more daring and unconventional move: offer Newey not only a design contract, but also the opportunity to become a shareholder in the team, thus ensuring a direct participation in future successes.
This move, considered “unthinkable” by insiders, demonstrates Aston Martin’s ambition to compete at the highest levels, not only on a technical level but also on a managerial one. And Newey, aware of his value and his experience, would have accepted this challenge precisely for his innovative nature and for the possibility of contributing not only to the design of the car, but also to the future strategies of the team. A choice that demonstrates how, in Formula 1, real revolutions are not only made on the track, but also in the corridors of the teams.
Let the countdown begin.
