Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What's actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
It’s about to be all change at the top of Aston Martin – again. But there’s a lot more to the story than the headline of Adrian Newey stepping down as an F1 team principal, as Mark Hughes explains in our latest, fascinating episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.
In fact, the current saga started months ago, when team owner Lawrence Stroll likely “promised the world” to Newey and former Mercedes engine guru Andy Cowell to join the Silverstone-based team. But the pair clashed; Cowell was sidelined and Newey was left “holding the baby”.
Don’t miss the full account, as Mark explains why Newey is expected to maintain his grip on the team, and why former Red Bull colleague Jonathan Wheatley could be the ideal new boss.
Also: Why you shouldn’t write Max Verstappen off in the Japanese Grand Prix, and the reason Mercedes may be interested in an Alpine stake.
Plus, Mark answers your questions about Mercedes’ interest in Alpine, the pros and cons of Ferrari’s small turbo and where exactly the FIA spends the money it receives from driver fines.
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