What happened: Adrian Newey is stepping down as Team Principal of Aston Martin F1 but will remain with the team in a technical director role. He has reportedly selected Jonathan Wheatley, Audi F1's current Team Principal, as his replacement. The move follows Aston Martin's poor start to the 2026 season amid Honda power unit issues.
F1·TRANSACTION·March 20, 2026 01:22 PM ET
Newey Steps Down as Aston Martin F1 Team Principal; Wheatley Set to Replace
Management reshuffle at bottom-of-standings Aston Martin aims to address early-season woes, potentially shifting long-term betting odds.
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