Adrian Newey says he has joined Aston Martin to help lead them to the Formula 1 World Championship.
The 65-year-old designer’s new contract, with the title of managing technical partner, was announced on Tuesday at the team’s F1 base at Silverstone.
Newey, regarded as the greatest F1 designer in history, has also become an Aston Martin shareholder.
The team did not initially reveal the length of the deal, but BBC Sport has been told it is a five-year contract worth up to a possible £30m a year, including bonuses and add-ons.
That figure, barring Dutchman Max Verstappen and the British pair of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, is believed to be more than all the drivers are earning.
And according to business magazine Forbes, Newey would only be behind Anthony Joshua, Rory McIlroy and Tyson Fury in terms of other British sporting figures.
Aston Martin also have two-time world champion Fernando Alonso under contract until the end of 2026. The team’s other driver is Stroll’s son Lance.
