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Speaking about Adrian Newey's work at Aston Martin, the team's Deputy Technical Officer, Eric Blandin, complemented the famed F1 designer and delved into the impact he's currently having in the Silverstone-based squad.
It is widely known that Newey's currently leading the charge in the design and build of the 2026 car as next year a revolutionary set of regulations that will affect both Power Unit and chassis, will be enforced in the sport.
Newey's 'holistic' approach propels the team forward
Blandin sheds light on the approach the acclaimed engineer is taking on Aston Martin's 2026 F1 car, in conversation with media the likes of GPblog at Imola.
"His prime focus is the AMR26, so next year's car. And when you start a project, you primarily focus on the architecture of the car, and that's where his experience and the way he's thinking about the car holistically is a massive plus."
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"When he designs something, he's thinking about the whole aspect. Not just the aero side, he's thinking about the vehicle dynamics, etc. So it does help us make big big step forwards."
Formula 1 World Championship 2025, Round 7, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy, Saturday 17 May 2025 - Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
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Newey also involved in the 2025 F1 car's development as well
In his first interview, published on Aston Martin's website, Newey revealed that, at the behest of owner Lawrence Stroll, he had become involved in the AMR25 as well, this year's car. Blandin also spoke of how the team's Managing Technical Partner is also helping Aston Martin's bid to move up the grid this season.
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"When we have lunch together, we discuss about what we found during the last race weekend or during the last development, and he gives us some input of what his feelings are, and they are very valuable," said the Frenchman.
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