Strained relations between Adrian Newey and Lawrence Stroll as Aston Martin struggles continue

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Adrian Newey’s partnership with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has reportedly hit a rough patch, as the team continues to underperform early in the season.

Expectations were high when Newey arrived, with many predicting he would help push Aston Martin back toward the front of the grid.

However, those hopes have not materialised so far. The AMR26 has been plagued by issues from the start, and Aston Martin have struggled to keep pace with the leading teams. Both drivers have complained about severe vibrations from the Honda power unit, though there were reports during the Miami Grand Prix that some progress had been made on that front.

His position within the organisation remains solid for now, but recent reports suggest tension is growing between him and Stroll as frustrations mount over their lack of progress.

Adrian Newey’s relationship with Lawrence Stroll reaches ‘low point’

Mark Grain, a former McLaren employee, recently shared on the Two Mechanics podcast that things between Adrian Newey and Lawrence Stroll have hit a rough patch. Despite the issues, Grain still expects Aston Martin to turn things around.

He added: “I understand that the relationship at Aston Martin isn’t great at the moment. And Adrian’s relationship with Lawrence isn’t great either.

“So, of course, health first, hopefully he’s on the mend, but yeah, I believe that the relationship between him and Lawrence is at a pretty low point right now.

“I still think that team is very strong, and it’s not about one man. I think they will bounce back. They’re making progress with Honda; it’s just tough times for that Silverstone-based team.”

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