Fernando Alonso has expressed his admiration for Adrian Newey's approach at Aston Martin, highlighting a level of control and understanding he's never witnessed before. Newey, who joined the Silverstone-based team after a highly successful two-decade stint at Red Bull, is now fully focused on designing next season's car under new technical regulations.
Alonso, speaking on Aston Martin's YouTube channel, lauded Newey as potentially the greatest designer in F1 history, emphasizing his unique holistic view of car design. "For sure, the best ever designer in the sport and no one probably will achieve the numbers that he has," Alonso stated. "The way he works explains some of the results that he had."
According to Alonso, Newey possesses an exceptional ability to see the car as a unified system, rather than a collection of individual components. "He has an incredible way of seeing the car as one piece that works together, not single devices that provide performance. He can just anticipate the whole car in one piece."
Alonso was particularly struck by Newey's unwavering confidence and composure. "He seems in control of everything at all the time, a self-confidence that I probably never saw before. He’s not stressed about any other team or any other philosophy or any other design. He believes that his will be the best."
Despite a challenging season for Aston Martin, Alonso remains optimistic about the team's prospects for next year, fueled by Newey's leadership in car design. Alonso hopes this collaboration will propel him towards his third F1 World Championship.
Alonso described observing Newey at the Monaco Grand Prix: "He came to Monaco for the race. He was just in the garage... He's not talking to many people, but at the same time, always thinking and touching the front wheel here, the suspension there. He's, I think, an artist more than an engineer."
What This Means for Aston Martin
Newey's arrival signals a significant investment and commitment from Aston Martin to contend for top honors in Formula 1. His experience and innovative approach could be the catalyst the team needs to close the gap on the leading constructors.
Will Newey Deliver Another Championship?
The pressure is on for Newey to deliver a competitive car for Alonso and the team. With new regulations in place, the opportunity is there to design a vehicle that can challenge the dominance of Red Bull and other top teams.