Adrian Newey has discussed the opportunity to work with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, as he opened up on the regrets of his career.

The design legend made his paddock debut in green at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, where he joined Aston Martin trackside after starting work with the team in March.

Newey’s Red Bull departure rocked the sport in 2024, and questions quickly turned as to where the 66-year-old would work next.

However, Newey eventually settled for Aston Martin, the title of managing technical partner, £30 million a year, and shares in the team; but the designer still regrets having not worked with Hamilton.

Newey appears with Aston Martin in Monaco

Aston Martin – and Fernando Alonso in particular – have endured a frustrating 2025 season thus far, barely clinging onto P8 in the constructors’ championship and unable to regularly challenge for points.

Alonso has particularly been blighted by bad luck throughout the year, including another power failure at the Monaco GP which saw him once again leave a race weekend pointless.