Co-Owner of Aston Martin F1, Former Chief Technical Officer for Red Bull, Chief Technical Director for McLaren, Author of ‘How to Build a Car’ & Guest on ‘The High Performance’ Podcast

Adrian Newey OBE is regarded as the most successful Formula 1 designer of all time, with a career spanning four decades and countless championship-winning cars. The creative force behind Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull’s dominance, he is best known for designing the record-breaking RB19, the most successful F1 car in history. In 2025, he became Technical Director and Co-Owner of Aston Martin F1, continuing his legacy of innovation. Newey is also a celebrated keynote speaker, inspiring audiences with insights on engineering, creativity, and performance excellence.

Adrian began his career in the early 1980s with March Engineering, where he designed cars that achieved victories in the IMSA GT Championship, the Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar Championships. These early successes quickly established him as one of the most innovative engineers in motorsport. By 1990, he had become Technical Director at Leyton House, before moving to Williams in 1991 as Chief Designer. At Williams, Adrian was central to an era of dominance, with his designs helping the team secure five Drivers’ Championships and four Constructors’ Championships.

In 1997, Adrian joined McLaren as Technical Director, where his cars captured both Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles. His most decorated chapter came with Red Bull Racing, which he joined in 2006. There, he designed a succession of championship-winning cars, including the RB6 through RB9, and the record-breaking RB19, which delivered one of the most successful seasons in Formula 1 history.

Adrian’s achievements have been recognised with an OBE for services to motorsport, the Segrave Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club and honorary doctorates from the University of Sussex and Oxford Brookes. In 2025, he became Technical Director and Co-Owner of Aston Martin F1, continuing to combine engineering leadership with long-term strategic influence.

Adrian shared his journey in ‘How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer’, a bestselling book praised for its insight into creativity and engineering excellence. He is also a regular presence in the media, contributing to news features and specialist outlets, while making podcast appearances such as The High Performance Podcast, where he reflects on innovation, competition and his Formula 1 career.

Why Hire Adrian Newey?

Booking Adrian offers audiences a rare chance to hear from one of the most successful and creative engineers in motorsport. His talks go beyond Formula 1, showing how lessons from car design and competition apply to business, leadership and innovation. Adrian draws on his experience leading teams at Williams, McLaren, Red Bull and Aston Martin to explain how collaboration, resilience and attention to detail drive world-class performance.

He is known for making complex ideas accessible and engaging, blending technical insight with personal stories from decades at the pinnacle of motorsport. Adrian has spoken at global conferences and leadership forums, sharing how creativity under pressure and a willingness to challenge convention lead to extraordinary results. Audiences leave inspired to rethink innovation and teamwork, making Adrian a powerful choice for organisations seeking fresh perspectives on performance and visionary thinking.

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