Fallows leaves Aston Martin technical role ahead of Newey arrival

Fallows joined from Red Bull, where he was in charge of aerodynamics, in 2022, but Aston Martin has his former boss Adrian Newey, 65, joining next March as managing technical partner.

Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR24 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 03, 2024, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Dan Fallows is leaving his role as Aston Martin technical director this month but will stay within the group, the Silverstone-based Formula One team said on Tuesday.

Fallows joined from Red Bull, where he was in charge of aerodynamics, in 2022, but Aston Martin has his former boss Adrian Newey, 65, joining next March as managing technical partner.

Former Mercedes engine head Andy Cowell recently joined as chief executive officer, with former Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile also recruited and due to start next year.

“It is time for me to pass on the baton, but I look forward to watching the team’s future success, which I am sure will come soon,” Fallows said in a team statement, without details of what he would be doing next.

Aston Martin had a strong 2023 season, securing five podiums in the first six races with Fernando Alonso, but has lost its way this year and is fifth in the standings with a best result of fifth.

Canadian owner Lawrence Stroll, whose son Lance drives for the team, has spent heavily in his mission to turn Aston Martin into a championship contenders.