Artists Equity, Whisper, and Mark Stewart Productions to produce Adrian Newey documentary

Turbulence will tell the story of the F1's foremost designer as he sets out on his ambitious journey to take Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to the front of the grid.

The Whisper Group and Mark Stewart Productions (MSP) have announced an exciting collaboration with Artists Equity to deliver Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in F1 (working title), a documentary telling the story of Adrian Newey, the world's greatest ever race car designer, as he sets out on his ambitious journey of advancing Aston Martin Aramco to the front of the grid. The documentary will be produced in collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco and Formula One.

With an extraordinary 12 Constructors' Championships and 14 Drivers' Championships to his credit, F1 fans revere Adrian as an era-defining genius. Turbulence follows Adrian into the next chapter of his career after he surprised the motorsports world at the beginning of 2025 by joining Aston Martin Aramco.

Given his unprecedented run of success over the last three decades, the expectations and pressure as he joins Aston Martin Aramco are sky-high. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the team's AMR Technology Campus, the film will follow Adrian as he attempts to design a World Championship-challenging car for the relentlessly ambitious British brand led by owner Lawrence Stroll.

This contemporary narrative will be intercut with scenes exploring the triumphs and heart-breaking tragedies of Adrian's truly astonishing career. From the highs of Red Bull's recent F1 dominance to the crushing lows of Ayrton Senna's death, Turbulence will transcend motorsport and explore universal human themes of ambition, sacrifice, tragedy, and redemption.

Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said:

"When Mark Stewart approached me about making a docu-film, whilst flattered I was initially not sure whether to accept. However, one of the touching things about my 2017 autobiography is the number of letters I have received, relaying how much the book had sparked their interest in and appreciation of the design and engineering that goes into racing cars, how interactive the car design is with the drivers, and how much success is about mindset.

"Hopefully this film can portray the passion, the working practice, the strength of mind that is involved in bringing an F1 car to the grid. The film charts the challenges I have faced in joining a new team in early March to prepare for what is arguably the biggest regulation change in F1 history. It also delves into the story behind my career up to this point and how it has helped to prepare me for this enormous challenge.

"It's been a wild ride so far, but F1 never stands still. I hope that the film will capture some of that restless energy, and our constant drive towards improved performance."

Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said:

"Adrian Newey is a legend of the sport and the greatest F1 car designer of all time, which is why we brought him into the Aston Martin Aramco family. This documentary will provide unprecedented access to the brilliant mind of Adrian and the inside story behind one of the most exciting projects in world sport. We are proud to be working with all partners involved to make this content truly special and unique."

Ben Affleck, CEO Artists Equity, said:

"This film is about so much more than just racing, it's about a living legend whose unrivalled career is full of ambition and reinvention. It's those deep human attributes that we at Artists Equity feel so connected to and want to share in the stories we tell. We're honoured to help bring Adrian's story to life alongside all of our incredible partners."

Sunil Patel, CEO, Whisper, said:

"Whisper believes in telling stories that impact the world, and you will struggle to find a more compelling and intriguing one as Adrian Newey's incredible F1 journey. The commitment to access, authenticity and honesty from Aston Martin will give genuine insight into what it takes to thrive and succeed in a sport where only the highest standards will do, and accountability is ultimately measured in the performance of teams and machines. We're excited to be partnering with Artists Equity and MSP to deliver this brilliantly conceived project globally, as well as in core markets of the US and UK."

Mark Stewart, CEO, Mark Stewart Productions, said:

"Adrian Newey is the greatest engineer ever to grace F1. I've known him for many years, and this project comes at a very special moment in his career. It's a great privilege for MSP to be telling this remarkable story with such an amazing team of collaborators in London and LA."

In collaboration with F1 and Aston Martin Aramco, Turbulence will be executive produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Kyle Wheeler for Artists Equity, Brian Venturo and Stephen O'Connor, Drew Masters, Chris Grubb, Sunil Patel and Emma Everitt for Whisper, and by Mark Stewart for MSP. The film will be executive produced and directed by Patrick Mark and Michael Tolajian.