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Aston Martin makes offer to poach Newey from F1 rival Red Bull
Adrian Newey has been a key figure at Red Bull since 2005, contributing to their championship success with Sebastian Vettel and now with Max Verstappen. Lawrence Stroll of Aston Martin is reportedly making a big-money offer to lure Newey to their Silverstone headquarters. Stroll aims to create a team that can challenge the top F1 teams by bolstering their staff and securing partnerships, including a works Honda deal for 2026. Poaching Newey could be crucial in closing the gap to the top teams, possibly influencing Verstappen and Alonso’s decisions. Verstappen’s decision could impact the driver market, with Mercedes eyeing him to replace Hamilton. Stroll’s offer presents a lucrative challenge for Newey, though his current commitment to Red Bull remains uncertain. Aston Martin has not provided any official comments on the matter.
