Aston's value increases as Newey overlooks the underperforming '25 car.

      "He has his own approach to doing things."

      While Aston Martin’s performance on the track has significantly declined in 2025, the value of its Formula 1 team is reaching new heights. This week, Aston Martin Lagonda announced it had signed a binding letter of intent to sell its minority interest in the Silverstone-based team for £110 million. As reported by Auto Bild, the deal values the F1 operation at an astonishing $3.2 billion, an increase of $600 million in just a year.

      Originally bought for $117 million as the insolvent Force India team in 2018, Lawrence Stroll’s organization has since heavily invested in a new factory, wind tunnel, and top talent—most notably iconic designer Adrian Newey, who also holds a stake in the team.

      However, Newey has mostly overlooked the 2025 car, which has lost its competitive edge since an initially promising start. Aston Martin's main hope now lies with 2026, when Newey’s first design and Honda’s works engine package will be launched.

      Veteran driver Fernando Alonso humorously remarked in Hungary, "Do I still have discussions with Newey about the 2026 car during meals? Yes, when I have the opportunity, but I saw him at a concert last week, and he’s not available right now."

      When asked specifically about Newey’s role in the current vehicle, Alonso answered, "None. None. It was never his focus from the very beginning, although we might all be a bit persistent in wanting him to take a look at it. He’s very focused on next year and has his own methods."

      Despite this, Alonso expressed admiration: "It’s wonderful to see him working and contemplating the issues we might confront, even in Race 7, after some of the early improvements and similar matters—it's remarkable."

      When questioned about what the current car might contribute to next year’s design, Alonso stated, "What can we enhance on this year's car to use next year? The pit stops. Nothing else. I believe the cars are so distinct that it's challenging to derive any lessons this year that can be used next year."

      "Everything we intended to learn from the car and this year's improvements, along with the wind tunnel data and such, is already thoroughly validated. So now we just need to wait until January and see how competitive we can be."

      The identity of the buyer for the latest stake in Aston Martin has not been disclosed, but the team will maintain its name in F1 through a renewed commercial agreement with Stroll at least until 2030.