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Adrian Newey pointed out that Fernando Alonso’s tally of two world championships “doesn’t reflect his ability at all” ahead of the duo linking up at Aston Martin later this year.
Newey officially starts work at Aston Martin on March 3 as their managing technical partner.
66-year-old will spearhead Aston Martin’s technical team as they look to start the new rules in 2026 on the right foot.
Newey is the latest high-profile signing by Lawrence Stroll, alongside Andy Cowell (who is now team principal) and Enrico Cardille (technical director).
In terms of drivers, Alonso remains alongside Lance Stroll in 2025.
Newey will get the chance to finally work with Alonso, which is something he’s admitted he’s wanted to do for a number of years.
When Newey was McLaren technical director, Alonso prevented them from winning the world title in 2005 with Kimi Raikkonen.
During the early 2010s, Red Bull’s main rival for the title was Alonso for Ferrari.
Speaking to AMuS, Newey spoke about Alonso.
“Fernando has been a bit of a thorn in the side through the years,” Newey said. “It will be good to be working with him. I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Fernando.
“The fact he’s only won two world championships, on paper, doesn’t reflect his ability at all.”
Newey’s praise for Alonso
Newey has always spoken glowingly about Alonso.
Speaking to the BBC last year, Newey said: “In terms of drivers, Fernando is one I have always… That’s a regret that that never happened because I have a tremendous respect for Fernando.
