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‘Chaos’ – Christian Horner’s verdict on Adrian Newey as F1 team principal
A resurfaced clip features former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner discussing the potential challenges of Adrian Newey as a team principal, raising concerns for Aston Martin. Aston Martin successfully lured Newey away from Red Bull in 2024, with his debut in their green colors occurring at the Monaco GP. Newey has been devoted to developing the 2026 F1 car to align with the new regulations, aiming to enhance the team’s competitiveness for drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Despite Newey’s impressive track record in car design, doubts arise as he takes on the additional responsibility of team principal, a role many feel may hinder his creative genius. Horner, who worked closely with Newey at Red Bull, expressed skepticism about Newey’s managerial capabilities, suggesting that Newey thrives best when given the freedom to focus on his artistic talents. While Newey’s new role has sparked debates within the F1 community, his former colleagues, including Horner and Helmut Marko, have expressed reservations about his dual responsibilities and leadership capabilities at Aston Martin.
