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Mar 2025
49m 44s

Aston Martin’s masterplan – Newey, Alons...

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Adrian Newey began his new job at Aston Martin this week. Is he the man who will make Aston Martin World Champions? How does Adrian’s arrival change Fernando Alonso’s future plans? How has team owner Lawrence Stroll transformed Aston since he took over in 2018? And what is it really like for Lance Stroll to have his dad as his boss?

Tom Clarkson has been listening through his interviews with Lawrence, Adrian, Fernando and Lance from recent years here on F1 Beyond The Grid to find some answers to the key questions facing Aston Martin ahead of the new Formula 1 season.

LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEWS HERE

Lawrence Stroll 
Adrian Newey 
Fernando Alonso 
Lance Stroll 
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