My Reaction To Adrian Newey Picking ASTON MARTIN

[@AdmiralMakati]

Lance Stroll domination will bore fans.

[@Chris-sf2cp]

Could

[@Cwg.]

It will be a perez situation, alonso domimates cause he can extract performance out of a fast car while lance can driver better i shit cars cause alonso trys to extract performance that isn't there

[@g_l_o_o_m_y_y]

I vow to never get bored or stroll domination.

[@mexicanopdb]

Imagine if he actually wins one race

[@TheDiasporaMedia]

@@mexicanopdbHe will. Eventually. If AM is like Mclaren’s/RedBull level in 2026 then ya. Eventually he will. That’s the whole point from PapaStrolls POV.

[@juliantaffa4089]

Newey + 5yrs Honda exclusivity + Brand-new factory + Very healthy funding + Alonso might just finally be enough for Aston to actually deliver a title despite Stroll being the other driver

[@Lewythefly]

Plus 5 years, Alonso will be fading

[@ACertifiedLoser]

Alonso and Honda go about as well as Hulkenberg and Podiums

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Its not unlikely that if Max comes knocking, Fernando doesn't end up getting shafted either.

[@flopre9213]

@@Lewythefly 50 is the new 20 😁

[@TommoMcCluskey]

As long as Nando can stay at the top of his game long enough. No "2x no.1" drama either.

[@anshumanjena9494]

Skip to 2026, Alonso winning his 3rd world championship and Aston Martin finishing 5th in the constructors thanks to Stroll.

[@TommoMcCluskey]

😬😬😬

[@nomar5spaulding]

Fuckin savage!

[@sandenson]

Nah, 2020 Stroll will surely be back (I'm coping)

[@Foxvalleyproduction]

[@mrbungle3310]

Nah alonso at 45 even as a fernando fan cant outperform max or leclerc i think if the car isnt at least 3 tenths faster than the rest

[@Ponden]

Bro uploaded quicker than Stroll's lap times 😭

[@cyancut21]

Is that really an achievement though…

[@TommoMcCluskey]

☠️

[@w0lvram]

Adrian Newey, Dan Fallows, Andy Cowell (essentially responsible for Mercedes' engine dominance all those years ago), Enrico Cardille. This is a mad superteam we've got going on here

[@kityhawk2000]

Is it? Had you ever heard of any of these guys prior to this? Also Aston aren't building their engines they're getting them from Merc and then Honda.

[@lucid0079]

​@@kityhawk2000like redbull, mclaren etc... Engine 😂😂😂

[@bobmcgod5214]

@kityhawk2000 The Honda deal is A works deal, not a customer deal. Aston will be working closely with Honda. And anyway, Brawn, Red Bull, and probably McLaren this year have won titles without a works deal.

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

@@bobmcgod5214 RB in the Renault era were even the unofficial works/factory team that’s why they got the Infiniti branding (Infiniti being a subsidiary of Nissan/Renault)

[@motornaut]

​@@kityhawk2000umm yes. Anyone that knows anything about the technical side of F1 is familiar with all these guys. It's a superteam with incredible members from across motorsport.

[@jacobhorwitz1688]

Hey Tommo coming from America here, I’ve been watching since 2020 and just wanna say the content is fire

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Thank you Jacob, very kind!

[@cjt6634]

Ew an American

[@LuminalSpoon]

I still think there's so much that can go wrong here, if the 26 AM is even slightly off then the blame game will start. There are so many major stakeholders wanting immediate results that it could absolutely end up in tears.

[@stevenjoseph6048]

Considering it's a long-term project, I don't think Lawrence will be panicking lol

[@LuminalSpoon]

​@@stevenjoseph6048I don't even think it's Stroll I'm primarily worried about, it's either Honda or Alonso who both have hardly been on great terms in the past.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

I doubt anyone cares that much, when they sign contracts with Aston, knowing that all hopes are pinned on Lance Stroll. If it all falls to pieces, they only have themselves to blame.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Which it likely will, because the management of that team is pathetic

[@kityhawk2000]

​@@stevenjoseph6048yes it's a long term project which is why I'm surprised Newey wants to jump into that at this stage in his career. Some people seem to think Aston will be where Redbull were last year in 2026 but that seems like a tall order. A big part of what helped Redbull become so strong was the engine freeze, which is no longer going to be a thing in 2026. I fully expect Mercedes, Ferrari and maybe Mclaren to have strong packages in 26 so I doubt the Aston will be able to dominate especially if they only have 1 good driver

[@shawn7679]

Next announcment? Newey to play Bond on a multi year deal

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Piers Brosnan could never.

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

0:53 that’s giving me BAR 1999 vibes when they said they had a “tradition of excellence” before their first ever race and said they would win a race in their debut season lol AM are definitely building something major but Alonso will be 45 by 2026

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Good ol BAR

[@Kornn66]

So Stroll did managed to buy RedBull F1 team in the end. Newey + Honda

[@johnbenoy7532]

Dan fallows too

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Take all the staff - bosh

[@johncrislack3854]

Only need Vers now

[@Alcatraz760]

The only issue i can imagine is they might have too many cooks in the kitchen. If it was just Andy Cowell handling PU, Newey doing technical leadership, and Fallows leading the aero team, I can imagine that working. But considering they also have other large names like Enrico Cardile, Eric Blandin, etc, I have no idea how it doesn't devolve into an ego powered mess. Also I can imagine Alonso taking 2025 as a rest year to go super saiyan for 2026 at this rate.

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Too many no.1 engineers - it's like Lando & Oscar all over again!

[@Alcatraz760]

@@TommoMcCluskey Great analogy! Basically that but for engineers. And since rumors said that Pierre Wache ignoring Newey in Red Bull also contributed to his exit (also coincidental that the RB20 is doing poorly since), AM needs to find a way to stop happening.

[@ruisearts]

It’s a massive what, mate? 1:23

[@Dexmente]

Dil-do

[@TommoMcCluskey]

🍆

[@ruisearts]

@@TommoMcCluskey 😂

[@philkakid5617]

Well done, you. Very good synopsis of the signing of Adrien Newey.

[@RoadRageDudez]

I’m genuinely quite curious if they also brought Newey in to also help out with the WEC program on top of the F1 project. Surely this also has to have some sort of positive momentum with their sportscar endeavors

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

He came up with the design philosophy for the WEC car too and I am sure he'll be keen to work with Aston again on more super sportscar projects down the line.

[@rheacevert]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanksthe Valkyrie LMH is very different to both the regular Valkyrie hypercar and the AMR Pro, and redesigns are both costly and effectively a guaranteed start-over under modern WEC regulations, so he likely won’t have much if any impact

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@rheacevert It's different but the philosophy is the same and it originate from Newey. Which was my original point and I am sure if he wants to revisit it again or have input in it, no one can stop him. Also, whilst there's still the token system, upgrades are not really the most important way teams find performance throughout the grid, it's mostly up to set up, which Newey can still help with.

[@TommoMcCluskey]

F1 is understandably the priority, but there's plenty he can sink his teeth into over time.

[@salim_abid_]

Yes they probably did, And with Alonso and Max expressing desires to race in other series it could be that in 2-3 years Newey convinces Max to work with him in WEC alongside Alonso and Stroll. The F1 project gets freed up for other drivers and they could actually challenge for WCC's with 2 solid drivers

[@dennisbrannvalls1fan964]

Nice little teaser before the pre-race chinwag 😄

[@sandalphoncpu]

Y’know this is some serious news when Tommo did the Fabrizio Romano news header

[@siobhankennedy7997]

I really hope this partnership works out. Fernando has had such bad luck with different teams after his first stint at McLaren in 2007 and missed at least 1 or 2 championship titles since 2006. Newey's ability to produce championship winning cars is mightily impressive, going back to 1990s Williams. He's able to adapt to different regulations so well compared to anyone else. With Fernando's experienced feedback and Newey's genius, I really want this to give Fernando his extremely well deserved third WDC. And if this partnership can help Nando get that triple crown, what a bonus

[@Chris-sf2cp]

Alonso will be long gone before neweys car takes affect

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Alonso isn’t winning another title, he’s not a good as he used to be

[@kityhawk2000]

The partnership may work out but it's not with Fernando. It's either Stroll or whoever is there after Stroll (if he ever leaves which is unlikely as long as he thinks he can get a car that can win)

[@TommoMcCluskey]

It's now or never, but his gamble at Aston seems to have come through clutch. Potential is high, but could go unrealised.

[@mineplow1000]

Everything aside; do love the seeming sea change of change that appears to be in the process of happening / in the making.

[@kp-rv3ui]

I've prayed for times like this, Sir Lancelot era starts now!

[@mike_romine]

Don't underestimate Lawrence Stroll. The dude makes moves. He loves his kid, and I'm here for it. (Alonso is also his kid.) #Dadoftheyear

[@joepafjiga9015]

I love the quick turnaround for this video, Tommo. Keep it up and I cant wait for the Baku chinwag tmrw, it's going to be a good race weekend What really interests me is after 8 years in the sport and a handful of podiums for Stroll, is if he can stop having bad moments on track and switch it up a gear and make his driving better? It'd surely be interesting if he could with Alonso being so good right now and surely good in 26.

[@abhinavsaha8158]

I can still sniff Fernando Alonso 3WDC so much familiar.

[@mapleleafkay9824]

9:01 All that sounds good, but in his interview, in his own words, the fact that he was offered shares in his company and the fact that Aston Martin was run by one guy, Lawrence, like the old days. This is what made the difference. It’s pretty much a bag chase.

[@chonflix]

1:22 Bro knew exactly what he was doing

[@diaboliquedia4300]

Of course he won't. It's not like he's got a magic wand to wave over a car and make it a rocket. Those things take time to develop and aren't even guaranteed, Alonso simply won't be driving that long to see the fruit of Newey's labor. If it were THAT easy then any team that employed Newey in past 234 years of his career would be winning championship ever year, which obviously wasn't the case. People just have totally unrealistic expectations.

[@Sean-bw2cx]

Love the quick turnaround.

[@rhysdavis1196]

Another great video Tommo! Any chance of streaming an F1 manager 24 road to glory with Aston Martin haha? ;)

[@PureAsGold]

Alonso Triple Crown Confirmed

[@guillermopilajes826]

With these new regs coming and all the moves Stroll has done securing the Honda deal, keeping Alonso and bringing Newey into the fold really gives Aston Martin the most positive outlook for 2026 compared to other teams. Mercedes also look promising as it is an engine reg change in which they normally excel at. Ferrari also looks alright for 2026 though I am consciously optimistic.

[@Gaboosl12]

This is the F1 we have been waiting for years, 5 different engine manufacturers, 5 or 6 competitive teams all fighting for the championship, new regulations. Damn this is gonna be fun

[@DrakeP24]

I like that fact that Newey is taking a partnership position in the team. Giving Newey some ownership shows how much they value his knowledge. He is more than just an employee so he will have vested interest in the success of the team.

[@ArgentIcon]

El Plan finally coming together 🙏

[@bernardibrahim]

okay the thumbnail just reminds me how massive these contemporary F1 cars are

[@Lewythefly]

No.... 2026 onwards is all about the PU and 50 / 50 internal combustion / electric. The current teams know how to ground effect now.

[@sujjo]

I think every team is bringing their own sustainable fuel. Aramco for Aston Martin, Shell for Ferrari, PETRONAS for Mercedes etc. It is interesting. Fuel wars maybe?

[@AaryanPrakash]

Gotta trick Lawrence into signing my adoption papers

[@Melhakker]

How can Newey help Alonso in a spec series such Indycar? 🤔 Dont think that Neweys magic can help Alonso in Indy 500 :-)

[@TommoMcCluskey]

There's plenty of variance, even though Indy is a spec series. Honda develop engines for it too. I wouldn't underestimate how he could positively influence performance.

[@bonelesswatermelon420]

Goodbye Alex Albon WDC 2028. I miss having hope that Williams would somehow snag Newey no matter how unlikely it seemed.

[@BenKuyt64]

Something in me makes me wish Adrian went back to Williams. He said he wanted a challenge, and while Aston is a new challenge, a true challenge would have been going back for a massive pay cut and bringing Williams to the front again. That would've been amazing. I am excited to see this tho. I wonder how far Red Bull might slide back losing their biggest advantages in Newey Aerodynamics and Honda powertrains.

[@Shercko]

That gnarly "let's talk about it" hit especially hard this time

[@colinhare4722]

I think my new favourite team

[@SOrme_C135]

Future is wide open for Aston Martin Tommo. The potential for Fernando to get a 3rd World Champion campaign is definitely something I look forward to (but admittedly I want Lewis to get his 8th more!). In addition, you brought up an interesting prospect with Aramco Sustainable Fuel efforts and Aston Martin's engine experience, I think it is a viable option to bring back V8's with Sustainable/Synthetic fuels in F1. With the aviation industry trying to make SAF work and the main issue being fuel production at scale, F1 will not have that level of a challenge (even across a season). However, it is all about the larger technological development for road car implementation for engine manufacturers (as you already know), so even if they could go back to purebred V8's it may still not be in their interest. Newey at Aston is going to shake up 2026 and beyond while also becoming a shareholder...WELL PLAYED on his part. Love your work and analysis!

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

Has anyone seen RPM latelly ? I'm actually kinda worried 😢

[@marcellakilgarriff]

RPM?

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

@@marcellakilgarriff RocketPoweredMohawk

[@speedster8138]

I'm worried for him too, if I were him and heared those news, and realised who will be one of the drivers I'd loose it lol

[@marcellakilgarriff]

@@DoorTechnicianRick oh right, of course.

[@a4y3n]

Love your unique presentation style, really one of a kind Tommo!

[@srujanas.p.3392]

They need to finish the development of their facilities by this year to make the most of the new regulations in 2026

[@yanis3077]

can you explain Stoll bought the team like how he bought force India and how he sources the financing like who are the consortium

[@erlend3843]

I hope he gives Fernando the opportunity for a 3rd WDC :)

[@owenoseroff]

JEREMY CLARKSON WAS RIGHT!

[@elionmaters9985]

No he wasn't. He implied Newey would go to Williams

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Oxfordshire gaffe eh

[@danieldoeskarting]

He didn't. Never mentioned Williams​@@elionmaters9985

[@big-man-c77]

idk what you mean by newey helping alonso get the triple crown. indy car is a spec series with a chassis that hasnt changed for over a decade. its not like adrian can design a faster car for alonso, all he can do is dial in fernando’s set up

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

Indycar? I think he meant just his third WDC, no?

[@big-man-c77]

@@KlaximumSkroeft tommo specifically mentions the triple crown and that adrian being with aston martin would help fernando get his triple crown, considering all he’s missing is the indy 500 win

[@JoeCobragaming]

Man it would be a dream for Alonso to win his third or even 4th title, nobody deserves them more then him. Lets Go.

[@detmer87]

Pictures you show in this video have the wrong black level. It's 16-235 (limited range) instead of SRGB full range (0-255).

[@ramykotb9883]

Tommo's face shape resembles that of El Padre Alonso

[@Joshw93]

Aston was by far the best place. With or without the bag.

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

I wish mister Newey the best and I hope he is happy being a stakeholder at Aston Martin because apparently that has been denied by other teams. I hope he'll stay healthy and motivated enough to work till his seventies and won't regret taking that step back. Because Laurence Stroll is not a patient man.

[@aidanlane6640]

Highlight of the video was v-carbohydrate

[@pugzilla3597]

The Lawrence stroll 7 year plan is send off Alonso with another championship then create such a dominant car that he can put a Mazepin level driver in the second seat and let stroll run away with the championship

[@guhan5040]

7:37 MAAAAAX VERSTAAAAAPEN

[@michaelcobbin]

If Lance Stroll is required to be the second driver at Aston Martin in order for Lawrence Stroll to continue to invest in Aston Martin, so be it. I love the Aston Martin cars. Lawrence Stroll has the ability to turn Aston Martin into a successful luxury sports car brand. Adrian Newey is likely to create another limited production sports car like the Valkyrie, now his is at Aston Martin.

[@piranhamusic1331]

2027 -> Aston Martin gets Yuki to replace Alonso who retires. Yuki beats Stroll by a bit. 2028 -> Yuki trounces Stroll and with Honda + Newey has the most dominant car. Beat Max who comes 2nd to become WDC.

[@ryandavies7978]

What filter is the thumbnail?

[@collieman]

It's like swapping out your GPU to a 4090 when you still have a dual core Lance Stroll.

[@p8ntbawlr210]

1:22 EXCUSE ME TOMMO?!

[@bsylvester713]

It’s a massive deal though…

[@sujjo]

It is definitely good news but we need to temper our expectations a little bit. Adrian Newey is looking for a new challenge and what a new challenge it is going to be. Look at the competition now. We can't rule out McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull for 2026 and look at the drivers they have as well. It's gonna take some time, but I can't see it mate...I mean Alonso winning a championship. I'm sure he'll win a few more GPs. But yeah. Good luck to AMR.

[@Axle0Bullitt019]

If Newey can deliver a win to Lance, He would cement his status as the GOAT.

[@Potet50]

Stroll is going to be a world champion🙀

[@louiscypher4186]

Why is everyone ignoring what Newey's role at AM is going to be and just pretending he's designing the car?

[@JulmustensV8]

This secret was argubly worse kept than Kimi to Merc lol

[@hassanamer6956]

Even if it is a bag chase. Can you blame him? Man is the best at his craft and getting old. Let him make a nice bag and get rewarded for his abilities.

[@Thu1111]

If Aston ever get into IndyCar it is 100% becuase Nando want to win Indy500

[@shaunabela464]

My dream: Alonso wins the 2026 F1 championship including a win in Monaco In 2027 wins the Indy 500 with an Aston Martin Honda entry and the Le Mans 24hrs in a Valkyrie hence completing the Triple Crown with Aston Then wins the Dakar with MINI 😅

[@Clips_of_me_gaming]

Here we go there we land 😂😂😂😂

[@GBGB000]

Lawrence bought his son Adrian Newey! Now THAT'S a dedicated dad 😂

[@ousamaelbaghdadi3018]

Aston martin could have the best engineers and staff in the world they still wouldn't get anywhere with stroll in the car

[@user-je7ek8dp8i]

Hamilton vs Alonso, scarlet against castelton green. Bring on 2026

[@magicmillz]

Long answer no. Short answer also no.

[@sdrawk3611]

If Alonso wins that 3rd driver title and then retires that Aston seat will be hugely in demand, you really could see Max there

[@RZM_Valkyrie]

Why we all saying There We Land now?

[@alessandro88-g9h]

No, because it will take time for Newey to build a competitive car and also Alonso is past his prime, it will be difficult for him to beat drivers like, Max and Charles

[@impranaysg]

stroll dominance could bore f1 fans

[@oxii99]

alonso 3xWDC then wins le mans in an AMR valkyrie?

[@turbo_brian]

When I think of lewis hamilton, I think "young pretender"

[@Scarzz_]

Stroll finna win his first title lol

[@darkmyau]

Verstappen to Aston Martin for 2025. Calling it now!!

[@kityhawk2000]

Lol I'll take that bet. You high if you think Papa Stroll wants Max to partner his baby boy. This is all being done to help Lance win a championship if you think it's for anything else you're a fool.

[@aumpauskar4653]

We'll get Newey triple crown before GTA......uhhh Alonso's third title🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danielartzer]

I feel like all of that is negated by continually having daddy's little boy in that other seat. Oh well, I'm down for another Alonso WDC.

[@pasztorferenc6741]

Not forget that Red Bull won Constructor's with Perez as a teammate, so Aston Martin has a chance too

[@oriolgonzalez9328]

I swear to whatever's up there, if I live to see Alonso winning a 3rd F1 championship AND the Triple Crown, I'll explode on the spot

[@MattGP01]

What is not being considiered here is Max Verstappen. Yes Alonso and Stroll have a contract until 2026 (possibly beyond), but Max will want to re-unite with Adrian and Honda. UNLESS, Red Bull get their act together or Toto finally gets his dream to employ Max.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

This would be such a great move, I wish it happens, Aston will finally have a top class contender

[@MattGP01]

@@Duval-In-The-Wall but Alonso is top class. Question is whether he still will be by the end of his current contract.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

@@MattGP01 Max crushes Alonso in the same car, no questions asked

[@kityhawk2000]

It's not being considered because this is all being done to help Lance Stroll win a championship. How does Max joining help that? Consider who is in charge of AM and why he bought it in the first place

[@MattGP01]

@@Duval-In-The-Wall No he wouldn't... but anyway. I don't want to argue the fact because we'll never find out.

[@brandonn1999]

Yuki will definitely partner Lance in 2027. Lawrence Stroll's mission is to make his son a wold champion therefore, he will not sign a Verstappen or Leclerc.

[@kityhawk2000]

Exactly!!! Finally, someone with a brain!!! The only way they would sign a heavy hitter is if Lance leaves the team but no way that happens before he's even had a chance to win in a Newey car.

[@nkmcfrln]

Alonso’s goal was 3 WC’s like Senna.

[@vDaniik]

FERNANDO ALONSO YOU ARE A THREE TIMES WORLD CHAMPION

[@rishinarang9966]

Russell replaces stroll and SAINZ replaces alonso in 2026.

[@hamza-chaudhry]

Knowing Alonso's luck, Aston Martin will become competitive the year after he leaves the team

[@thomegranemannrosa]

Too sad Lawrence Stroll bought Aston Martin instead of Lotus and Team Lotus. Would be good to see Adrian Newey designing for Lotus, bringing the historic team back to the good days... Oh well

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

This version of Alonso winning a title 😂

[@flow_68]

Who else expected this?

[@yammt3148]

Stroll is gonna cancel out Newey's contributions. Just wait.

[@V8.77]

Bro...if anyone can do it... Sigmalonso can do it. 💀

[@Stefan8u]

Now I know how Ferrari fans felt when Hamilton joined

[@Drizzydid]

Hmmm...why are we to believe that Alonso is the one that will be driving there in 2026? For all we know Max may say he wants to dump Christian and follow Adrian instead of staying at RB or going to Merc...and Lawrence stroll is a shrewd business man too...if Max is available you go for him right? We know Lance won't be the one being replaced if they do and I hate to be that guy but emotions and business don't mix so I'm just saying the fairytale may not ever come true unless for some reason as a partner/shareholder Adrian were to block such a move to prevent Max and (moreso) Jos for coming...