Aston Martin Announces Team Principal Changes

Aston Martin has announced a major management reshuffle ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, appointing Andy Cowell as the new team principal while Mike Krack transitions to the role of chief trackside officer. Cowell, who joined as CEO in October 2024, will oversee a newly structured organization aimed at improving performance, with a focus on both trackside and factory operations. The restructuring includes the separation of the aerodynamics, engineering, and performance departments into dedicated teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The team aims for improved competitiveness with the anticipated arrival of design icon Adrian Newey and new chief technical officer Enrico Cardile, both expected to bolster performance ahead of new regulations in 2026. Cowell emphasized the team's commitment to becoming a championship-winning outfit, highlighting their strategic partnerships with Honda and Aramco. The changes come after a disappointing 2024 season where Aston Martin finished fifth in the constructors' championship without a podium finish.