In the midst of the ongoing saga involving Christian Horner and Red Bull Racing, a surprising twist has emerged – the possibility of Adrian Newey parting ways with the team.
Yes, you read that correctly. Not Horner, the longstanding figure guiding the team, nor Helmut Marko, the influential consultant, or even Max Verstappen, the star driver seemingly on course for his fourth championship. No, the focus is on Adrian Newey.
Newey, the legendary designer behind the championship-winning Red Bull cars driven by Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, as well as successful stints with McLaren and Williams, is reportedly contemplating a shift away from Formula 1 to focus on the RB17 Hypercar project.
This news raised eyebrows, considering Newey’s unparalleled success in F1, with 12 constructors’ titles and 13 drivers’ championships under his belt. Moreover, his potential move to the Hypercar project seemed like a significant departure from his F1 legacy.
Earlier this year, Newey expressed regret over not having worked with Ferrari, despite an approach made by the Italian manufacturer in 2014 regarding a road car project. However, Red Bull managed to retain Newey’s services by offering him the opportunity to work on their own road car.
Speculation suggested that moving Newey to the Hypercar project could aid Red Bull in adhering to the budget cap while also removing him from the current turmoil surrounding the team.
However, recent developments have confirmed that Newey remains committed to Red Bull, albeit aligning more closely with Marko and Verstappen rather than Horner’s camp.
Losing Newey would undoubtedly be a significant blow for Red Bull, given his immense contributions to the team’s success. His departure would be nothing short of madness, unless drastic measures were taken to ensure his continued involvement.
Despite the rumors, the prospect of Newey joining Ferrari, potentially alongside Lewis Hamilton, would undoubtedly be a captivating storyline for Formula 1 fans worldwide.
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