The Numbers Are Not Pretty
Aston Martin F1 just posted another annual loss of £46m, bringing their five-year deficit to a staggering £190m. That’s nearly two hundred million quid gone, despite revenue climbing 16% in 2024. Lawrence Stroll’s racing dream? Expensive. Really expensive. Here’s why the team’s financials look more crash than podium, and what it means for their future on the grid.
Five Years, Five Losses — The Financial Skid Continues
Let’s break down Aston Martin F1’s losing streak. Since 2020, the team hasn’t posted a single profitable year:
- 2020: £17.73m loss
- 2021: Undisclosed but part of the pattern
- 2022: £52.92m loss (their worst year)
- 2023: Part of the cumulative total
- 2024: £46m loss
Add it all up? £189m in losses across five consecutive years. That’s the kind of money that could buy you several supercars. Or, you know, fund an F1 team that keeps bleeding cash.
Revenue’s Up — So Why the Red Ink?
Aston Martin F1’s revenue hit £281m in 2024, good for fourth-highest in the paddock. They’re only trailing Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull. “New partnerships” helped push that 16% revenue bump, according to the accounts.
So what’s the problem? Cost of sales rose too. Running an F1 team isn’t cheap, especially when you’re chasing the big boys. The team’s spending to compete, but the wins aren’t following the wallet.
The Adrian Newey Effect — £20m Per Season
Speaking of spending, the 2024 financials don’t even include Adrian Newey’s salary. The design legend jumped ship from Red Bull and started with Aston Martin in March 2025. His reported pay? £20m per season.
That’s a massive bet on one person to turn the ship around. Newey’s track record speaks for itself, but paying superstar wages while posting eight-figure losses? Bold strategy, Lawrence.
A £2.4bn Valuation Despite the Losses
Despite the financial carnage, Aston Martin F1 was valued at £2.4bn ($3.3bn) in 2024 after parent company Aston Martin Lagonda sold a minority stake for £100m to an unnamed buyer.
That valuation came before McLaren’s eye-watering $5bn price tag in autumn 2025, when Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund and UAE-based CYVN Holdings bought out minority investors.
F1 teams are expensive, sure. But they’re also valuable assets in a booming sport. The question: can Aston Martin translate that paper value into actual on-track success?
2025 Performance — Dead Last When It Counts
The financial pain matches the racing reality. Aston Martin sits seventh in the 2025 constructors’ championship without a single win or podium.
Fernando Alonso (12th, 37 points) and Lance Stroll (13th, 32 points) are nowhere near the sharp end. Compare that to championship leader Oscar Piastri’s 346 points, or McLaren’s dominant 678-point haul that sealed the constructors’ title.
You can spend all the money you want, but if the car’s not quick, you’re just burning cash in style.
What’s Next for Aston Martin F1?
The team’s banking on Newey’s magic to reverse their fortunes. They’ve got the revenue, the backing, and now one of F1’s greatest minds. But five years of losses and a seventh-place finish suggest the turnaround won’t happen overnight.
Can they climb back to the podium? Maybe. Will they need to spend even more to get there? Almost certainly.
Want to stay updated on F1’s biggest money moves? Keep an eye on team valuations, driver salaries, and how Lawrence Stroll’s billion-pound gamble plays out.
FAQ
Q1: Why is Aston Martin F1 losing so much money?
A: High operating costs, including salaries, development, and racing expenses, are outpacing revenue growth. Despite earning £281m in 2024, cost of sales rose significantly, leading to continued losses.
Q2: How much is Adrian Newey being paid by Aston Martin?
A: Adrian Newey reportedly earns £20m per season after joining from Red Bull in March 2025. His salary wasn’t included in the 2024 financial accounts.
Q3: What’s Aston Martin F1’s valuation despite the losses?
A: The team was valued at £2.4bn ($3.3bn) in 2024 when Aston Martin Lagonda sold a minority stake. F1 teams remain valuable assets even when unprofitable due to the sport’s global growth.
Q4: How does Aston Martin F1’s revenue compare to other teams?
A: With £281m in turnover, Aston Martin ranks fourth in the paddock behind Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull. Their revenue grew 16% in 2024 thanks to new partnerships.
Q5: Are Aston Martin F1 competitive in 2025?
A: No. The team sits seventh in the constructors’ championship with zero wins or podiums. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have combined for just 69 points compared to McLaren’s championship-winning 678.
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