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Adrian Newey won’t be heading to Ferrari – something one driver who won a world championship in one of his cars feels is “short-sighted.”
Nigel Mansell criticized Ferrari for not signing Adrian Newey, calling it a “short-sighted” decision and believes the team should be regretful of losing out on him. Newey, who recently left Red Bull, was considering a move to Ferrari before ultimately joining Aston Martin as managing technical partner, starting on March 1st, 2025. Mansell, who worked with Newey during their successful years, highlighted Ferrari’s mistake in not securing Newey’s talents, praising Aston Martin for their wise choice. Mansell expressed his disappointment in Ferrari’s inability to meet Newey’s salary expectations, emphasizing the missed opportunity for the team. He acknowledged the significant impact Newey could have on any team lucky enough to have him, citing the guaranteed success that usually follows his involvement.
