Adrian Newey, Formula One¡¯s star designer and top technical boffin, will take over as Aston Martin team principal next season with Andy Cowell moving into a strategy role.

The Silverstone-based team announced the senior management restructuring in a statement ahead of the weekend¡¯s Qatar Grand Prix.

Newey, whose cars have won 12 drivers¡¯ and 13 constructors¡¯ titles for three different teams, joined Aston Martin from Red Bull earlier this year as a shareholder and managing technical partner of the team.