After closing the deal on Hamilton, Ferrari intends to also bring Adrian Newey to Maranello. Taking advantage of the still uncertain scenario in Red Bull after the Horner case exploded. The designer was recently spotted at Bologna airport. This contributed to relaunching rumors about a possible arrival in Maranello, although he himself made it clear that he wanted to continue Red Bull as long as he has fun and as long as the team wants him. However, it cannot be ruled out that Newey is thinking of a plan B, should the situation at Red Bull worsen. And Ferrari wants to be ready considering that there is another team that could hinder Newey's arrival, namely Aston Martin.
Adrian Newey in Ferrari, the possibilities
Although the climate seems calm in Red Bull, the rumors about a possible farewell for Adrian Newey, as well as for Verstappen and Marko are always around the corner. The scandal linked to the Horner case has in fact brought to light the various fractures within the team, the discontent and the power games that hold everything together. Among the protagonists of these revelations there is also Adrian Newey, the designer most coveted by top teams for his experience and his uniqueness in finding extreme, almost visionary solutions. Newey would still be tied to Red Bull until at least 2026. However, the situation could change quickly given the uncertainty surrounding Red Bull.
Ferrari wants to enjoy a privileged position, being ready if the relationship between Red Bull and Newey were to definitively deteriorate because of these internal power struggles. The bad feelings with Horner, also confirmed by Newey's wife, could play an important role in defining the designer's future.
For Auto Motor Und Sport the stopover in Bologna would have served precisely to define a scenario linked to a move to Ferrari. Many times the fate of Newey and that of Ferrari tried to meet. The last big step in Newey's career could be to conclude his journey in the most historic team on the grid.
Source: FormulaPassion
