JESSICA HAWKINS & MATHILDA PAATZ Land Aston Martin Roles for F1’s New Era

February 9, 2026

• JESSICA HAWKINS has been named as an ambassador for Aston Martin’s F1 team, joining their expanded driver squad for the 2026 regulations era. This represents a significant opportunity for Hawkins to align herself with a works team that’s positioning itself as a serious championship contender with Adrian Newey’s design expertise and Honda power units.
• MATHILDA PAATZ will represent Aston Martin in F1 Academy, giving the team a direct pipeline to develop female talent in their junior programs. This appointment shows Aston Martin is serious about building a comprehensive driver development structure that includes women’s racing pathways, not just paying lip service to diversity initiatives.
• The timing couldn’t be better for both women – they’re joining Aston Martin just as the team becomes a full works operation with their completed AMR Technology Campus and new 2026 regulations that level the playing field. With Lawrence Stroll’s backing and Newey’s design philosophy, we’re seeing a team that’s building for long-term success rather than quick fixes.

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