Aston Martin has officially unveiled its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, the AMR25. The Silverstone-based outfit is aiming to rebound after a disappointing 2024 campaign, where it finished a distant fifth in the Constructors’ Championship and failed to secure a single podium finish.
Despite last season’s struggles, optimism surrounds the team’s future. Renowned designer Adrian Newey is set to join Aston Martin in March, following a year-long gardening leave from Red Bull. However, given his late arrival, the British engineer will focus his expertise on the 2026 car, which will mark the beginning of a new regulatory era.
The AMR25 will also be the final Aston Martin F1 car powered by a customer Mercedes power unit, as the team prepares to transition into Honda’s works outfit for the 2026 season.
One thing that remains unchanged is Aston Martin’s driver lineup. Fernando Alonso returns for his third year with the team, hoping to replicate his stellar 2023 performances when he achieved eight podium finishes and secured fourth place in the Drivers’ Championship.
“We learned a lot in 2024, and the team has been using those lessons as motivation heading into the season with the AMR25,” said Alonso. “Competition will be fierce in this final year under the current regulations, but I know the team has worked tirelessly at the AMRTC to ensure we are well-prepared.
“I’m eager to get back on track, and I’m ready to help the team grow stronger as we continue this journey with Aston Martin.”
For the third consecutive season, Alonso will be joined by Canadian driver Lance Stroll. Stroll will be looking to put a difficult 2024 behind him and rediscover the form that saw him take two podiums and claim pole position at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix when the team competed under the Racing Point name.
Brazilian driver Felipe Drugovich retains his position as Aston Martin’s reserve driver, while American Formula 2 prospect Jak Crawford and former Formula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne also remain part of the team’s backup roster.
A New Leader with a Point to Prove
Aston Martin enters the 2025 season with a new team principal at the helm. Andy Cowell has been promoted to the top role, succeeding Mike Krack, who had led the team since 2022.
Cowell, who took over as Aston Martin’s group CEO in July—replacing former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh—previously headed Mercedes’ power unit department. Under his leadership, Mercedes dominated the hybrid era, clinching seven Drivers’ Championships and eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships.
“I’m excited to kick off this season and see the AMR25 hit the track in Bahrain tomorrow,” Cowell said. “This car represents the incredible hard work and dedication of everyone at the AMR Technology Campus. We are all driven by Aston Martin’s DNA and our relentless pursuit of excellence, both on and off the track.
“For this year’s car, we’ve taken valuable lessons from last season and implemented them to improve driveability for both Lance and Fernando. We’ve worked hard to make the car more predictable and refined. The competition will be fierce from the opening race in Australia, and we know the challenge ahead won’t be easy. Our goals are realistic, but we are fully committed to continuous improvement—especially as all teams gear up for the major regulation overhaul in 2026.”
Despite stepping down from the team principal role, Krack remains with Aston Martin. In January, he transitioned into the newly created position of chief trackside officer as part of an internal restructuring. Additionally, Enrico Cardile, Ferrari’s former head of aerodynamic development, is set to join the team in July as chief technical officer.
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