‘Top designer Newey leaves Red Bull after unrest surrounding Horner’

NOS Sports•today, 5:56 PM

Top designer Adrian Newey will soon leave Red Bull Racing. This is reported by the BBC, among others. The 65-year-old Englishman would not feel comfortable with the power struggle that has arisen at the racing stable after team boss Christian Horner was accused of inappropriate behavior.

According to the BBC, Newey is looking for a new challenge. He has been linked with a move to Ferrari and is said to have already received a lucrative offer from Aston Martin.

Since the allegations against Horner came out, there has been an internal power struggle at Red Bull. The 50-year-old team boss was acquitted after an internal investigation.

Newey, who previously worked at Williams and McLaren, is seen as the most successful designer in Formula 1. He joined Red Bull in 2006, an era before the current hegemony with Max Verstappen.

Newey won the constructors’ title six times with the British-Austrian racing team. He was also responsible for the cars with which seven different drivers, including Verstappen, became world champions a total of thirteen times.

“The question now is: where will miracle doctor Newey go? If he goes to Ferrari, this will partly have to do with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton.”

“The lines of communication with Aston Martin are short, because that racing stable has been one of the financial backers of Red Bull Racing. Aston Martin also has deep pockets and very big ambitions.”

“Newey is such a big pawn in Formula 1 that he can decide for himself where he goes. He has the choice, because everyone wants him anyway. He can also retire, but he doesn’t seem to be there.” the type for.”