Fernando Alonso says it has been a “very special” period establishing a relationship with Adrian Newey at Aston Martin ahead of the F1 2026 season.

And he believes Newey’s understanding of what a driver requires will prove beneficial when F1’s new rules come into effect.

Fernando Alonso: Few people fully understand Adrian Newey

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Newey is currently working on Aston Martin’s first car under the new F1 2026 rules – expected to be named the AMR26 – having joined the team as managing technical partner in March.

The 66-year-old stands as the most successful individual in F1 history with involvement in more than 200 race wins and a combined 26 Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles for the likes of Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.

Aston Martin will enter a tech

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