F1 Design Maestro Newey Joins Aston Martin's Engineering Elite.

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F1 Design Maestro Newey Joins Aston Martin's Engineering Elite.

Adrian Newey has joined Aston Martin to help guide the team towards winning the Formula 1 world championship.

Adrian Newey, 65, was announced as Aston Martin's managing technical partner on Tuesday at their F1 base in Silverstone. 

Known as the greatest F1 designer, Newey has also become a shareholder in the team. While the deal's length wasn't officially revealed, reports suggest it's a five-year contract worth up to £30m annually, including bonuses.