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Adrian Newey has expressed how his sense that Red Bull wants to prove that it can “do it on their own” contributed to his decision to depart.
Adrian Newey, the most decorated individual in F1 history, will leave Red Bull in Spring 2025 after a successful nearly two-decade tenure that produced 13 titles. He has signed a deal with Aston Martin to lead its technical department as Managing Technical Partner. Speculation arose that Newey’s discomfort with tension at Red Bull led to his decision, but he clarified that it was his desire for a new challenge with F1’s upcoming regulation overhaul in 2025 that primarily motivated him. Newey emphasized that Red Bull has become a mature engineering organization, prompting his search for fresh challenges. Despite his pivotal role in Red Bull’s championship-winning cars, he acknowledged that the team is eager to prove its ability to succeed independently. Newey, at 65, expressed surprise at still being involved in F1 at his age and highlighted the balance required in managing a consuming career with personal life.
