F1 driver: “We do not have the necessary tools to be the best team”

Aston Martin pilot Lance Stroll said that the team does not yet have enough cars to be the best team in Formula 1.

The Silverstone team recently hired legendary engineer Adrian Newey as team principal and plans to become a championship contender in the future.

Newey initially joined as technical managing partner, overseeing operations ahead of F1 regulation changes in 2026, but it was announced that he would replace Andy Cowell as team principal at the end of 2025.

It’s an unusual position for Newey, but the team hopes to move on from 2026. Newey and Enrico Cardile are just two of the big names drawn to top-flight Aston Martin.

The team includes two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and experienced Lance Stroll, who is starting his 10th season.

However, at the end of last year, Stroll remained cautious about the team’s future:

“That’s a big question for everyone. Nobody knows what each team will look like in Melbourne at the start of the season.”

Of course, we don’t have all the tools to be a top team and there is no point in hiding behind that, but time will tell how strong we are.

It is exciting for us to move forward with brand new people and structure, and new regulations. “As a team, we are looking forward to the season,” Stroll said.