In a wide-ranging conversation, Cowell explains how his current job compares to his time at Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, where he led the development of engines that won multiple Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships between 2014 and 2021.
He also looks forward to F1’s new era of racing with sustainable fuel from the 2026 season, and shares more details about Aston Martin’s switch to Honda power next year – which he hopes will give the team an advantage.
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