LONDON (AP) — Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team principal next season as part of the Formula 1 team's restructuring.
Newey committed his long-term future to Aston Martin in September 2024 after his departure from Red Bull sparked a bidding war for his services. He's widely considered the greatest technical mastermind of his generation.
Pressure has built on Andy Cowell, the current team principal and CEO, amid a disappointing season and reported disagreements with Newey, whose current role is managing technical partner.
After speculation linking former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner with the team resurfaced, Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that the 66-year-old Newey will step up to take charge of trackside operations from 2026.
Cowell will take on a new role as chief strategy officer.
“Over the last nine months, I have seen great individual talent within our team," Newey said.
“I’m looking forward to taking on this additional role as we put ourselves in the best possible position to compete in 2026, where we will face an entirely new position with Aston Martin now a works team combined with the considerable challenge faced by the new regulations."
Newey has played a significant role in 13 drivers’ world championships and a dozen constructors’ titles with three different teams but has never previously held the role of team principal.
He ended a near two-decade association with Red Bull before committing to Aston Martin, where he is also a shareholder.
Aston Martin is currently eighth in the constructors’ standings with two races to go.
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FILE - Then-Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey arrives ahead the third free practice, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, file)
HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 11, 2026--
FPT Software, the global IT services subsidiary of FPT Corporation (FPT), is positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific AI-Enabled Front Office Conversational AI Software 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc # AP52998625e, November 2025).
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The IDC MarketScape evaluates 17 vendors in the Asia/Pacific region based on two major criteria: capability and strategy. Key factors include functionality, innovation in conversational AI, long-term vision, infrastructure scalability, and customer experience.
According to the report, “FPT Software offers IvyHub for front office conversational AI, a one-stop shop and unified platform for agentic AI that features a low-code/no-code interface to create custom AI models and manage multiagent processes. IvyChat, a key product within IvyHub, provides comprehensive AI-powered conversational solutions for enterprises, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice agents. FPT Software is headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.”
The IDC MarketScape recognized FPT Software for the following strengths:
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FPT's AI Factories in Vietnam and Japan, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, are recognized among the world's top 40 fastest supercomputers according to the latest TOP500 Global supercomputer ranking. These facilities provide the backbone for FPT’s AI research, development, and large-scale deployments. To further accelerate AI innovation and adoption, FPT aims to train 500,000 people in AI skills, bring AI services to at least half of Vietnam’s population, and deliver AI solutions to 300 million people worldwide by 2030.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.
About FPT Corporation
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. FPT focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com.
FPT Software Positioned as a Leader in IDC MarketScape Report for AI-Enabled Front Office Conversational AI Software in Asia-Pacific
