Overview
- SoyMotor reporting, carried by the Mirror, says Aston Martin is considering appointing a new team principal, with Adrian Newey potentially moving into a different role.
- The Mirror reports Christian Horner is not under consideration for the role.
- Newey did not attend the Chinese GP, which the team described as a planned rotation, and a spokesman said he will divide his time between races and the Silverstone factory.
- Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll remain without points after Australia and China, with double retirements in Shanghai following earlier battery faults linked to Honda-supplied components in Melbourne.
- Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa called for unity with Honda as Aston Martin readies for Japan, and the team has been asked for comment on the leadership speculation.