Why Aston Martin remains convinced in Adrian Newey

Aston Martin sits second-to-last in the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship after seven rounds, holding just one point and finishing ahead of only newcomer Cadillac. The team's struggles have been described by its lead driver as having both the 'worst engine' and the 'worst car' on the grid, a stark contrast to pre-season expectations following high-profile hires and brand-new facilities at Silverstone. Despite the disappointing results, Aston Martin remains confident that newly appointed technical chief Adrian Newey, who joined the team last spring, can turn the situation around.