Lawrence Stroll responds when asked by Martin Brundle about Adrian Newey’s ‘start’ date

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The future of legendary designer Adrian Newey is still unconfirmed with it being nearly four months since he announced his resignation from Red Bull.

Newey will leave the Milton Keynes-based squad in early 2025 after almost two decades with the team, which has seen unbelievable success with seven drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles.

The 65-year-old is yet to decide on his future plans, with him being linked with several teams up and down the paddock. It had been heavily suggested that Newey was set for Ferrari, but they appear to have backed out of the deal.

Alpine have offered a contract to Newey as they hope to convince him to become the latest big name to join the Enstone squad as they try to rebuild themselves back up the order.

But despite the speculation, Newey seems to be in no rush to make a decision. The Brit is currently working on the RB17 hypercar project with Red Bull, which Eddie Jordan says Newey is ‘absolutely overjoyed’ with.

Lawrence Stroll responds to Martin Brundle’s question about Adrian Newey

Speaking on Sky Sports F1 with Martin Brundle on the grid before the Dutch Grand Prix, Lawrence Stroll offered a stern answer to a question regarding Newey joining Aston Martin.

The Silverstone-based team have recently emerged as the favourites to land the designer’s signature. It has been reported that Stroll has offered Newey £80m over four years.

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack ‘strongly indicated’ that the team could accommodate Newey, as they look to build a foundation to get themselves back to competing for podiums.

But according to team owner Stroll, nothing appears to close in terms of a done deal. Brundle asked the Canadian on the grid at Zandvoort: ‘When does Adrian Newey start?’

Stroll responded: “I did not say Adrian Newey was starting with me!”

Is the future bright for Aston Martin?

Aston Martin will retain their drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for 2025; the final season under the current technical regulations.

The team have suffered a downfall in 2024 as they do not look capable of repeating their eight podium finishes last season. If this year is anything to go by for 2025, Aston will not be expected to challenge at the front until the major changes come into effect in 2026.

The signing of Newey will prove to be a major coup for the team, as they look set for the future with their driver line-up and recruitments off the track.

If their new partnership with Honda for 2026 proves to be competitive, Aston could be setting themselves up for success for the future; Newey’s addition being the last bit of icing on the cake.