Fresh Boost for Aston Martin: Newey's Hire of Ferrari Simulation Guru
The Aston Martin team has received a significant boost with the hiring of Marco Fainello, a renowned Ferrari engineer, as a consultant. This move comes in response to Adrian Newey's concerns about the team's simulation tools, which were identified as an area for improvement ahead of the F1 2026 rule changes. Newey, a legendary figure in F1, joined Aston Martin in March as a managing technical partner and team shareholder, bringing his wealth of experience to the team.
Fainello, a highly respected engineer, is known for his instrumental role in Ferrari's success during the Schumacher era. He played a key part in developing Ferrari's first simulator and held the position of head of vehicle dynamics from 1997 to 2004. The 61-year-old's expertise in simulation technology is expected to be a valuable asset to Aston Martin as they strive to enhance their performance in the upcoming F1 season.
The addition of Fainello follows the appointment of Giles Wood as simulation and vehicle modeling director last summer, further strengthening Aston Martin's simulation capabilities. With Newey's guidance and the expertise of Fainello and Wood, the team aims to address the limitations in their simulation tools and make significant strides in the development of the AMR26, their car under the new F1 2026 regulations.
This strategic move by Aston Martin highlights their commitment to innovation and performance, as they seek to challenge the top teams in the sport. With the highly anticipated technical partnership with Honda and the expertise of Newey, Fainello, and Wood, Aston Martin is poised to make a strong impact in the upcoming F1 season.
