De la Rosa Praises Newey for Keeping Aston Martin Team United

Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa believes Adrian Newey’s leadership has been crucial to keeping the Silverstone-based outfit united through a difficult 2026 campaign, insisting the legendary designer’s presence has helped the team maintain its focus while attempting to repair a fundamentally compromised car. Aston Martin entered the new regulation era with expectations running high, only for its AMR26 to emerge from pre-season testing carrying significant problems. The car was late in development, while Honda’s new power unit suffered severe vibration issues that forced Newey to issue an unusually stark warning after testing. The subsequent recovery has been gradual…