Aston Martin is set to pay Adrian Newey a massive salary that could surpass the earnings of 18 Formula 1 drivers. According to BBC Newey, who is leaving his role as Red Bull's chief technology officer, will receive £30 million per year as part of a five-year deal with Aston Martin. This makes him one of the highest-paid figures in the sport, with only Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen earning more.
Newey surpasses 18 F1 driver's salary
Lewis Hamilton is expected to make £43 million per year at Ferrari starting in 2025, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Max Verstappen's contract with Red Bull, as estimated by Forbes last year, is worth around £34 million annually. The rest of the drivers, including Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, are likely to earn less than Newey. Fernando Alonso, a two-time F1 champion, recently signed a new contract with Aston Martin. While his exact salary is not publicly known, according to Forbes he earned £18 million in his first season with the team. Alonso will team up with Newey in 2025. Aston Martin has high hopes for the duo.
Newey's growing influence
Newey's high salary reflects his significant role in Formula 1. As a leading figure in car design and technology, his work is crucial for teams to stay competitive, especially with the upcoming changes in F1 regulations set to start in 2026. Teams that excel in developing new engines and designs could dominate the sport for years to come.The news of Newey’s salary highlights the enormous financial stakes in Formula 1. His contract, reportedly worth $40 million per year, will be officially announced on Tuesday at Silverstone. This deal tells how valuable top technical minds are in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing.
Newey’s achievements
Newey is known for his ability to design championship-winning F1 cars amidst regulation changes, a skill he demonstrated most recently with Red Bull in 2022. Over his career, Newey has designed 14 championship-winning cars with Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull. Starting in 2026, new F1 rules will come into play, and the team with the best engine could dominate. With Adrian Newey guiding Aston Martin's car development, they might have a strong chance to emerge at the Top.
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