Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, is reportedly seeking to leave the team, possibly for Ferrari, amidst internal turmoil, despite Red Bull’s claims of being unaware and his contract lasting until 2025, raising questions about his future involvement and the team’s direction.
Highlights
‣ Adrian Newey, a top British designer, is reportedly looking to leave Red Bull Racing, with rumors suggesting he is done with the turmoil in the background and considering a move to Ferrari.
‣ Despite these reports, Red Bull Racing claims to be unaware of Newey’s intentions to join another team, emphasizing that he has a contract with them until the end of 2025.
‣ Newey’s potential departure raises questions about the future direction of Red Bull Racing’s technical team, as he has been a pivotal figure in the team’s success, including the championship-winning years with Max Verstappen.
‣ The relationship between Newey and Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner, is said to have cooled, adding to the speculation about Newey’s future with the team and whether he will be allowed to join a rival team before his contract expires.
Is Adrian Newey waving goodbye to Red Bull Racing? Rumors are swirling. Apparently, the British design whiz might be exiting stage left from the Austrian squad. Yet, when prodded, Red Bull’s lips are sealed, telling GPblog.com they’re as in the dark as we are.
So, here’s the scoop. Red Bull Racing could be on the hunt for a new tech guru. Word on the street is Newey’s got one foot out the door. He’s supposedly fed up with the behind-the-scenes drama and has his eyes on a Ferrari badge. But how long before he’s tending to his garden full-time?
Now, Red Bull Racing’s playing it coy. They’ve chatted with GPblog, insisting Newey’s on their roster till the end of 2025. A move to Ferrari? News to them, they claim.
But, and it’s a big but, there’s room to read between the lines. They’re “unaware” of any team switch. Yet, whispers and nods suggest Newey’s been clear about wanting out. Sky Sports and others are amplifying this chatter. It seems he’s had heart-to-hearts with the top brass.
So, when’s Newey’s Red Bull chapter closing?
Newey’s been a Red Bull fixture from nearly the start. Snagged by Christian Horner, he’s been the brain behind their glory days and Verstappen’s triumphs.
Lately, though, some reckon his star’s dimmed, with the tech team finding its own feet under Pierre Waché’s watch. Still, calling Newey’s impact anything short of significant feels off. His magic touch with ‘ground-effect cars’? Hardly forgettable.
Once thick as thieves, Horner and Newey’s bromance has hit a chill. Newey’s eyeing the exit, tired of the drama. But will Red Bull hold the door open, or bolt it shut? Horner’s stance on not caging unwilling birds is known, but does it extend to their ace designer? Can Newey jump ship before his time’s up? And how long will he keep playing in Red Bull’s sandbox? These are the burning questions, with answers hopefully on the horizon.
