Rumors of a can farewell between Red Bull and Adrian Newey they're certainly not new to the Formula 1 paddock, but they look like it have become more intense in recent days. Experts say that, for the moment, themost probable hypothesis it's a: Newey ready to arrive at Ferrari in 2025.
Red Bull-Newey and the possible farewell: story at the end of the line?
The start of this 2024 season has already given us several twists and turns, starting with the transition to red for the 7-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton. The market has just started and al Center of the attention it seems to be there now the 65 year old Englishman. Newey it would seem reached the end credits of the journey with the Milton Keynes team, with whom he has worked since 2006.
The scandal linked to the Christian Horner case had led fractures to light, power plays and discontent within the team. As reported by Car engine and sport, Newey would unhappy due to internal team struggles. In fact, it seems that the engineer does not want to abandon Formula 1 to dedicate himself completely to the RB17-Hypercar project.
The most probable hypothesis: Newey in Ferrari from 2025
Il contract of Newey with Red Bull will expire only at the end 2025, but the hypothesis that the designer - with whom the team won 7 drivers' world championships - could be close to a an early farewell cannot be ruled out. It is said that English want to be free already from end of 2024, to be able to dedicate themselves to new tasks.
It is well known that Newey is the most sought after on the market, as are the best drivers on the grid. Similarity with the pilots which also continues in the economic sphere, given that his salary is around a similar price range: the engineer in fact receives a annual salary of £10 million.
The competition has already put forward proposals to try to bring the designer into their team. Experts say, however, that themost probable hypothesis is to see Newey in Ferrari as early as 2025. In the past weeks, the engineer had been spotted at Bologna airport. If this were to happen, Frederic Vasseur he would find himself at the helm of a super team, with Hamilton, Leclerc and finally Newey.
Other teams are interested in the designer
There was also talk of one proposal by Aston Martin. By doing so, the Englishman wouldn't even have to move and he could continue working in England. However it would appear that Newey is already used to remote working, would in fact work on behalf of Red Bull from his second home in South Africa.
Un team that needs a figure like that of the designer of the currently champion team is Mercedes. Nobody knows F1 cars like him, which could solve many of the problems Brackley has had in recent years. Adrian Newey it could also be the missing piece for attract Max Verstappen in Mercedes. Wolff it seemed reluctant to this possibility, since such a figure could bring unrest to his team.
Whichever team Newey chooses, his presence will be fundamental from 2026, crucial year due to the regulatory change on engines. The new engine regulation will also imply completely new machines and the current designer Red Bull has achieved excellent results over the years everyone had to “start from scratch”.
