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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has spoken about what losing Adrian Newey has meant for the reigning constructors’ champions, calling his departure a “blow”.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko acknowledged losing Adrian Newey as a significant setback for the team based in Milton Keynes. Despite the emergence of new talent in the team, losing the 65-year-old after 19 years was described as a blow by Marko. Newey, known as one of the greatest aerodynamicists in Formula 1 history, announced his departure ahead of this season’s Miami Grand Prix and will join Aston Martin next year. Pierre Wache has been appointed to fill Newey’s role within the technical division at Red Bull. Marko emphasized Newey’s unique abilities that set him apart from others, praising his understanding of aerodynamics and mechanical grip among other factors. Despite the team’s optimism in the abilities of young talents to compensate for Newey’s departure, his impact on the team, especially during the eras of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, cannot be underestimated.
