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Adrian Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team
Adrian Newey has decided to leave Red Bull after a two-decade tenure as the team’s esteemed designer, contributing significantly to the cars that brought Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen a total of seven drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles for Red Bull. The news of Newey’s departure was first reported by German outlet Auto Motor und Sport and has been confirmed by sources familiar with the situation. Despite signing a new deal with Red Bull last year, Newey’s future at the Milton Keynes team has been under intense scrutiny recently due to internal power struggles. The ongoing conflict within Red Bull involves the Thai faction supporting team principal Christian Horner and the Austrian side, including team advisor Helmut Marko. Newey, Chief Technology Officer, has expressed discomfort with the current situation at Red Bull and the controversy surrounding Horner, leading to his sudden decision to leave the team. This development poses a significant setback for Red Bull, currently on course for another championship with Verstappen and the dominant RB20. Verstappen’s future with the team is said to depend heavily on the key figures remaining in place, and there are uncertainties about any exit clauses related to Newey. Newey’s next steps remain unknown, with offers from Lawrence Stroll and ongoing interest from Ferrari. The terms of Newey’s departure are yet to be determined, as he looks back on his successful stints at Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull over the years.
