Aston Martin has signed the person who masterminded Mercedes’ domination of the V6 hybrid turbo period as its new Group CEO.
Andy Cowell left Mercedes Excessive Efficiency Powertrains on the finish of January 2021 because the race crew ready for a season which noticed them win their eighth consecutive constructors’ championship because the launched of the present energy unit method. He’ll change Martin Whitmarsh as Aston Martin’s Group CEO in October.
Aston Martin are Mercedes engine clients however will develop into Honda’s manufacturing facility F1 crew in 2026, when new energy models are launched.
Cowell entered System 1 with Cosworth earlier than becoming a member of BMW once they entered F1 with Williams in 2000. He moved to Mercedes 4 years later.
Aston Martin govt chairman Lawrence Stroll mentioned Cowell’s signing is an extra indication they’re on the right track to develop into championship contenders.
“I wish to thank Martin who has been instrumental in our progress part as a enterprise,” he mentioned. “Within the final three years, he has developed the crew and has helped us obtain some vital milestones, together with fostering our relationship with Honda and delivering our state-of-the-art AMR Know-how Campus at Silverstone.
“I’m delighted to welcome Andy to our crew at a vital time. Along with our works partnership with Honda, the dedication from our title associate Aramco and Andy’s management we’re on observe to develop into a world championship successful crew. Andy has my full backing and may have each useful resource accessible to win.”
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Whitmarsh mentioned Cowell might be an “unimaginable asset” to Aston Martin. “I’ve identified Andy for a few years and introduced him to Mercedes HPP in 2004 the place he grew to become managing director between 2013 and 2020, reaching enormous success within the enterprise and sport,” he mentioned.
“Andy’s arrival in October and the completion of the AMR Know-how Campus will enable me to step away and deal with different initiatives in my life, understanding that the foundations have been established with a powerful crew, inspiring imaginative and prescient and superior amenities to realize success in F1.”
Aston Martin confirmed its driver line-up for 2026 earlier this month, re-signing Stroll’s son Lance on a multi-year deal alongside Fernando Alonso
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