Adrian Newey to become Aston Martin team principal

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin’s team principal next year. The move is part of a major restructure of Aston Martin that sees Andy Cowell removed from his current position as team principal and chief executive officer just 13 months after joining the team. Newey started work at Aston Martin in March after his exit from Red Bull last year. Cowell, meanwhile, is to become chief strategy officer, with particular focus on the team’s engine partnership.

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Australia to host season opener as F1 2025 calendar announced

Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race schedule for 2025 that will see the season start in Australia for the first time since 2019. The 2025 calendar features the same 24 circuits as F1’s 2024 schedule, which was the longest in the sport’s history, but there have been changes to the order for the world championship’s 75th anniversary season.

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Fernando Alonso pens contract extension at Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso has signed to stay with Aston Martin in Formula 1 for at least the next two seasons. Alonso, 42, who was out of contract at the end of this season, has a new deal that will extend until at least the end of 2026, Aston Martin said. It means Alonso will be driving in F1 at least until he is 45, and possibly beyond.

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Verstappen cruises to 14th victory of the season at Mexico City Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claimed a record 14th victory of his extraordinary 2022 season after comfortably seeing off the challenge of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes at the Mexico City GP. Home favourite Sergio Perez finished third ahead of George Russell with the Ferrari duo of Carlos Sainz and Charle Lecerc P5 and P6.

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Verstappen keeps Mercedes at bay to take pole in Mexico

Max Verstappen overcame a strong challenge from Mercedes to beat George Russell to pole position for Red Bull at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Dutchman saw off Russell and Hamilton with his teammate and home favourite Sergio Perez starting P4 tomorrow.

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