F1: Fernando Alonso and Adrian Newey, the future of Aston Martin

The Spanish and the English engineer were first for the first time on the English team floor. A sample of continuity of the two -time champion?

Fernando Alonso’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the close of 2026, the year in which Formula 1 will change the chassis and engines based on a new regulation. So far the link as a pilot, but the Spanish talked about a long -term union with the English team that would follow after retirement, from another function. Near 44 years (July 29) some question the continuity of the two -time champion with the diver put for the next World Cup, for which the team commanded by Lawrence Stroll opted strong with the hiring of Adrian Newey as in charge of the design of the car and the company will begin with Honda as a motor provider.

The Canadian millionaire opened his coffers without problems and closed an agreement with Newey for five years, in exchange for 35 million euros every 12 months. The 26 titles won between pilots and builders and the more than 200 victories in F1 is worth them to have the engineering guru. The doubt remains in the air if Alonso will finally manage a Auto designed by English. In the middle, a rumor about Aston Martin’s interest in counting on Max Verstappen services for 2026, in case the Dutch can unlock his Red Bull outflow (the contract expires in 2028, but has 2028, but has an exit clause if it is not among the first three when the boreal summer arrives).

In the midst of all this, Aston Martin took advantage of the fact that F1 will have a week of rest, between the triplet Japan, Baréin and Saudi Arabia with the continuity in Miami, to publish images of Alonso’s visit to the Team plant in Silverstone, Where he posed with Newey, who came into functions on March 3, after the Gardening period that had to pass after leaving Milton Keynes.

“Fundamentals for the future”, It was the phrase that accompanied the image posted by the team. Aston Martin added just ten points in the first five races and all of Lance Stroll. The season, so far, has been very hard for Alonso. But maybe the future is better.