All the pieces in the puzzle?
So, with a shiny new factory, an incoming works engine partner, a host of company-wide signings, a streamlined operating structure and a title-winning driver at their disposal, surely it is only a matter of time before Aston Martin achieve their lofty goals?
While these are all huge assets heading into the 2026 reset, Cowell is not taking success for granted and has likened the situation to assembling a “1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – something Ferrari did so well when they created their own ‘dream team’ of talent across the late-1990s and dominated thereafter.
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“We’ve got to respect the fact that we’re up against some mighty opposition, who are very well established,” admitted Cowell. “Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, these teams are exceptionally strong and, along with every other team on the grid, they will view these regulation changes as an opportunity.
“We can’t control what they do. We can only control what we do. We’ve got to run our own race, focus on our objectives, our targets, and put all the pieces of the puzzle together as best as possible to seize the opportunity that 2026 presents.”
But with an assertive side note, he makes clear: “Whatever Lawrence does in life, he wants to be successful at it. He wants to win. He’s a serial winner. If you look at what Lawrence has achieved throughout his career, sooner or later success follows.”
