Aston Martin and Verstappen: an opening after Newey's arrival?
F1. With Adrian Newey signing with Aston Martin, speculation around Max Verstappen and his future at Red Bull is rife. An opportunity that the boss of the British team, Mike Krack, would be delighted to seize.
The world of Formula 1 has recently been shaken by the announcement of Adrian Newey's signing with Aston Martin from 2025. This news immediately revived speculations about three-time world champion Max Verstappen and his uncertain future at Red Bull, following the performance drop of the Milton Keynes team.
These rumors are good for Aston Martin, which has clearly expressed its position regarding Verstappen's signature.
Weighty arguments.
The arrival of Newey at Silverstone marks a major turning point for Aston Martin. The one who was the architect of Verstappen's successes at Red Bull and who transformed a machine powered by Honda into a real rocket, will now be at the heart of Lawrence Stroll's project. The latter has never hidden his ambitions for the team and sees the British engineer as an essential asset to reach a new level.
Starting in 2026, Aston Martin will use Honda factory engines, a configuration similar to the one that has allowed Verstappen to dominate the global scene since 2019. Newey's arrival in this context, combined with Stroll's ambition, sends a strong message: Aston Martin no longer wants to be just an outsider team, but a serious contender for the titles.
The signing of the grid's most sought-after engineer is far from being a simple media stunt: it represents a unique opportunity to attract the best talents, both drivers and engineers.
Verstappen at Aston Martin: a possibility not to be ruled out
Krack wasted no time in addressing the subject of Max Verstappen. In a recent statement to RacingNews365, he clearly indicated that the arrival of the Dutchman would not be impossible: « Max Verstappen's door is always open.
He took the opportunity to emphasize the fact that Newey's arrival reinforced the credibility of the Aston Martin project: « When you manage to name Adrian Newey, it is above all proof that the project is credible, that Lawrence's entire vision is not just words, but a real action that we can trust as a team. Newey's signature opens many doors for the future. »
If Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028, internal tensions and a recent drop in form could change the situation. Newey's departure could also weaken the foundations of a partnership that once seemed unbreakable.
A new era for Aston Martin
Aston Martin sends a strong signal to the entire paddock. Lawrence Stroll's project is taking on a new dimension, and the team based in Silverstone could well be preparing a real revolution in Formula 1.
The attraction of this new structure, supported by a legendary engineer and Honda engines, could appeal not only to Verstappen, but also to a whole new generation of engineers and talents. Krack is also optimistic about this: "Due to increased credibility, this proves that the project can really achieve its goals and if I were in university and saw this signature, I would say: 'I can probably learn a lot of things there, so let's try to go there'."
Aston Martin seems ready to upset the established order, and the team is more ambitious than ever. With Newey at the helm and high attractiveness, the green team could well become the new giant of the discipline.
