The move, which had been expected after it emerged Aston Martin had beaten off stiff competition from rivals including Ferrari to win Newey’s services, was formally confirmed at a news conference at Aston Martin’s F1 base at Silverstone on Tuesday morning.
"Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team. He is the only majority team owner who is actively engaged in the sport. His commitment is demonstrated in the development of the new AMR Technology Campus and wind tunnel at Silverstone, which are not only state of the art but have a layout that creates a great environment to work in.
Newey has won 12 drivers’ championships and 13 constructors’ titles during his career spanning stints at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull and is widely considered as the greatest car designer in F1 history.“This is huge news," Stroll added."Adrian is the best in the world at what he does – he is at the top of his game – and I am incredibly proud that he is joining the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team.
"When he saw what we have built at Silverstone – our incredible AMR Technology Campus, the talented group of people we have assembled and the latest wind tunnel in the sport – he quickly understood what we are trying to achieve.