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Newey's pivotal role in Aston Martin's F1 success revealed by Alonso

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Formula 1 World Championship 2025, Round 9, Spanish Grand Prix, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, Thursday 29 May 2025 - Fernando Alonso (ESP), Aston Martin Racing. Photo: RacePictures.
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The Monaco Grand Prix marked the first time Adrian Newey was trackside fro Aston Martin, and Fernando Alonso explains why he can't wait for the occasion to repeat itself.
Speaking to media like GPblog ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso highilighted the 'fantastic' aspect Newey's trackside work.
"I think the way he sees things on the car, even statically in the pit lane or at the grid, also in the garage, spotting some things that we could have done better or do better in the future."
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Adrian Newey at Monaco GP paddock

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Newey keeps Aston Martin honest

The Spaniard then went on to suggest that during the debriefs some personnel's assessment may not be accurate, something Newey's presence mitigated.
"His presence in the meeting room is always special. And I think, not intimidating, but the level of the team was higher thanks to his presence because everyone was more focused, more into the details of the car."
"People that were talking in the meeting knew that they could not say anything too far from the truth because he will spot it. So, I think that was great to witness."
Alonso can't wait for Newey to be at the track in Aston Martin colours again. "I hope next year with more races that he will come, we will keep learning from him and getting better as a team."
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