Aston Martin Lands Andy Cowell, Mastermind Behind Mercedes’ Hybrid Engine, to Lead Group CEO
Meanwhile, rumors are growing that Adrian Newey might be joining Aston Martin in 2025, but the team has made a significant move in the engine department by signing Andy Cowell, the architect of Mercedes’ current hybrid engine. Cowell, a British engineer, has had immense success in the current era of F1, with seven consecutive world championships between 2014 and 2020.
Appointment of Group CEO
Cowell joins Aston Martin as Group CEO, part of the team’s strategy to build a super team for the future. He will be responsible for advising Honda in the construction of the new 2026 engine, which will have 475 hp from electric energy. With his vast knowledge of hybrid technology, Cowell’s arrival is seen as a fundamental pillar for Aston Martin’s success.
About Andy Cowell
Andy Cowell, a Fellow of IMechE and the Royal Academy of Engineering, has an extensive career in F1, beginning at Cosworth before joining BMW Motorsport and later Mercedes-Benz HPE. He was Director of Engineering from 2008 to 2013 and later became Managing Director of Mercedes AMG HPP during the team’s successful V6 turbo hybrid era.
Quotes from Key Executives
Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin Executive Chairman: "I am delighted to welcome Andy to our team at a crucial time. With our working partnership with Honda, the commitment of our title partner Aramco, and Andy’s leadership, we are well on our way to becoming a world championship-winning team."
Martin Whitmarsh, CEO of the Aston Martin Group: "Andy will be an incredible asset to Aston Martin Aramco and will contribute significantly to the execution of our strategy going forward. Andy’s arrival in October and the completion of the AMR Technology Campus will allow me to step away and focus on other projects in my life."
Andy Cowell: "I am delighted to be joining Lawrence’s exciting project and look forward to working with the talented group of people that has been assembled. F1 has always been my racing passion, and I join Aston Martin Aramco at an exciting time with the imminent completion of the AMR Technology Campus and our transition in 2026 to a full works team with our strategic partners Honda and Aramco."
