ANDl Adrian Newey movement, the renewal by Aston Martin and the possible signings in other teams they monopolized the questions Fernando Alonso this Thursday at the Miami Grand Prix. He does not hesitate to describe the British engineer as a genius and points out that He had other options for 2025 than to continue in green, but that Honda and its arrival in 2026 decided him definitely.
As for the great British engineer, who has not yet revealed his next destination, talks about the possibility of working with Newey in the past and seems to give credit to the majority theory, which is none other than that it will end up in Ferrari starting next season.
Its extension until 2026
“I love racing. When I’m not in F1, I still drive different cars during the week. I still love the sport, obviously. It’s quite demanding traveling now to go to 24 races and all these commitments you have to make, but in general, “There are still more advantages than disadvantages, so I continue to expand my sports career and it is good for me.”
Can Aston be champion?
“Absolutely, I think that was something that was very attractive when making the decision. Maybe I also had other possibilities, but I think that the ambition that this team has has been a key factor in extending my career. The arrival of Honda in “2026 was also a good factor to take into account. Of course, there are a lot of rumors about drivers going to other teams.”
Rumors about Verstappen to Aston Martin in 2026
“I think we’re two years ahead of schedule, but it’s hard to comment on other drivers. I’d like to see him drive for Aston Martin at some point in his career, for sure. Whether he’s in the car or out, it would be nice to have him and do for this brand to win. As I said, if I am in a different position, I would love for Aston to win, with Lance Stroll or with Max.
Would Newey make a big difference if he arrived at Aston?
“Without a doubt, he is a genius, someone who has really changed this sport for the better. He always contributed many ideas to different teams and with great success. He would be a very good addition to any team.”
Expectations in Miami
“I think we still need to improve in some key areas, especially Miami. I’m a little relaxed now, but looking ahead to this weekend to improve the car. I think if we do a repeat of China, we’ll change some things in the car. car to have a stronger weekend. We have some ideas, but we only have a free practice like everyone else here. It will again be a guess on what can happen. I think we will have to wait longer for Imola or other weekends. week than to Miami, but we will give our best.
The sanction review
“Let’s see, I think it’s something that will happen tomorrow. I prefer not to comment on anything.”
How Newey’s departure will affect Red Bull
“I’d probably rather have Adrián on my team than on any other team. But we’ll see, I think by 2026, when he might be available, apparently that’s a reset of the rules. I think a lot of teams hope to have a good opportunity there, including Aston. But in 2014 when they changed the regulations, the Mercedes people did it well for 6 or 7 years. Adrian is still as good as ever, but someone else did a little better job. So in our case, that’s it. what we want to do in 2026”.
Newey said, ‘I would like to work with Alonso’
“It was close a few times when I achieved this goal with Red Bull in the past, but you know, it never happened. Now, at least I will have at home my Aston Martin Valkyrie (the endurance GT he designed), which is signed for him and it will be something beautiful to have in my garage.
His skills
“Well, I think that when you are able to win 12, 13, championships it is because you think differently, because you are smarter than anyone. He is a legend in the sport. It has been a privileged moment for me to drive in this era in which Newey has designed cars. I think it started in the 90s. I had worked with Senna and other big names in the sport and I was right in this part of my life, sharing the paddock and the sport with Adrian. So I feel privileged. And I just feel happy. It’s a great privilege to be able to sit next to him.”
