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Former Red Bull Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey could see the team’s difficulties coming before his departure midway through the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Adrian Newey announced his departure from Red Bull in May, suspending race team operations to focus on the RB17 project. He is set to join Aston Martin in March as Managing Technical Partner after a successful tenure at Red Bull. Red Bull dominated in 2023 but faced challenges in 2024, with Max Verstappen struggling due to an unbalanced RB20 car. Despite late-season upgrades and Verstappen’s brilliance, Red Bull slipped to third in the Constructors’ standings behind McLaren and Ferrari. Newey had voiced concerns about the car’s performance and handling issues, which were not adequately addressed within the organization. The team’s reliance on set-up tweaks to mask underlying problems highlighted the need for addressing fundamental car issues for sustained success.
