Planet F1·Jul 10Adrian Newey’s MP4-20 ‘beast’ transformation explains Aston Martin’s unwavering faithPedro de la Rosa explains how Adrian Newey turned McLaren's MP4-20 into a 'beast' and why Aston Martin believes history can repeat itself.
motorsport.com·Jun 10Aston Martin: Our F1 chassis is “fifth-fastest” at some tracksAston Martin Formula 1 team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa claims Aston Martin’s 2026 chassis could be the “fifth-fastest” at its most favourable circuits. Aston has switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda deal for F1’s new technical era, but the Japanese power unit’s lack of power and reliability has hampered the outfit – despite recent progress on the latter and the ...Keep reading
motorsportweek.com·Jun 6Aston Martin admits to ‘unpredictable’ Monaco car amid ongoing F1 anomalyAston Martin ambassador and Formula 1 representative Pedro de la Rosa admitted that an ongoing gearbox issue has contributed to both drivers being rendered an "unpredictable car" for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
motorsport.com·Jun 6Can Aston Martin see light at the end of the tunnel? “Definitely not yet”Aston Martin’s Formula 1 troubles have no end in sight after the squad collapsed to the bottom of the standings in 2026, team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa warned. F1’s move to new regulations panned out dismally for the team as it switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda partnership, as the AMR26 was plagued by a lack of performance and reliability early on. The main issue ...Keep reading
motorsport.com·Jun 5Aston Martin gives update on “random downshifts” after Fernando Alonso’s FP1 crashAston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has given a tentative update on the AMR26’s driveability problems following Fernando Alonso’s accident at the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso lost control of his car coming into the chicane, tapping the wall but avoiding what could have been a bigger shunt. The incident occurred just 24 hours after the Spanish veteran again complained of ...Keep reading
motorsport.com·Mar 27Aston Martin: Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining “for the time being”Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has stated Adrian Newey’s team principal job “will remain unchanged” and Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining the squad “for the time being”. Wheatley officially left his position at the rival Audi team last Friday ”due to personal reasons”, one day after Motorsport revealed he was set to replace Newey as Aston Martin’s team ...Keep reading
Planet F1·Feb 15Aston Martin admits playing catch-up in 'not an overnight fix' for AMR26Aston Martin has the people and resources to respond, but Pedro de la Rosa admitted the team is "clearly behind" on its test programme.
Crash.netAston Martin figure pokes fun at Fernando Alonso to Alpine F1 return rumourAston Martin's Pedro de la Rosa has poked fun at rumours about Fernando Alonso returning to Alpine.
motorsportweek.comHow Adrian Newey’s influence has brought a ‘total change’ to Aston MartinFormer F1 driver and Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has praised the influence of Adrian Newey's arrival to the team, saying it has brought a "total change."
Planet F1Adrian Newey delivers first big boost to Aston Martin after Red Bull moveAdrian Newey may be firmly focused on Aston Martin's F1 2026 car, but Pedro de la Rosa has already noticed him bring change to the team.
