Adrian Newey health update with F1 icon set to miss several races after being hospitalised | F1 | Sport

Aston Martin engineer Adrian Newey was reportedly hospitalised after a bout of illness. It comes amid a nightmare start to the 2026 Formula One season for the Silverstone-based outfit, who have failed to adapt to the new engine regulations.

The recent Miami Grand Prix did at least represent a step in the right direction for Aston Martin, given for the first time this season, both drivers finished the race. However, Newey wasn’t there to see it, with the former team principal having been absent since the opening weekend of the season in Melbourne.

It was reported by the Daily Mail that Newey’s illness was so bad he was forced into hospital for treatment. What’s more, the report claims it’s been so bad that Newey has been forced to work from home for the last few weeks.

Despite this, a statement from Aston Martin confirmed that Newey has visited the base and isn’t completely bed-bound. It read: “We don’t comment on personal matters relating to any of our team members. Adrian is working and was on campus last week.”

Following Miami, the Formula One schedule takes a two-week break before returning for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal at the end of May. It is currently unknown whether Newey plans to attend the race or will continue to sit out as he recovers from illness.

Newey took a step back from team principal duties in March to focus on the car design. Aston Martin have been locked in discussions with Honda to address their engine concerns, with some suggestions that they could receive some added leeway from the Formula One bigwigs.

On the track, Fernando Alonso was under no illusions that Aston Martin have a long road ahead of them. He said after Miami: “We’ll take it step by step. These are going to be tough races; it’s going to be repetitive. Obviously, we have media sessions every day: on the first day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”

Before adding: “What can we expect in Canada? The same. What can we expect in Austria? The same. We have to manage everyone’s frustration in the team, but I think we’re relaxed. We’re all committed to ensuring that after the summer we have a better second half of the year.”