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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has predicted that Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey’s impending departure from Red Bull will be
Red Bull recently announced that Adrian Newey will step down from his technical role in 2025 after a successful nearly two-decade tenure with 13 titles to his name. His decision seems to be linked to the internal power struggles following an investigation into Christian Horner’s conduct. This move could trigger further departures from the team. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, expressed understanding of Newey’s choice, citing ongoing turmoil at Red Bull as a likely motive. Despite potential interest in Newey, Brown remains confident in McLaren’s current technical team, focusing on their commitment to returning to the forefront of racing. McLaren has noticed increased interest from those within Red Bull, highlighting Newey’s impact on attracting top talent and the admiration for his technical prowess and leadership style. Brown acknowledges Newey’s value but stresses his satisfaction with McLaren’s current trajectory and existing leadership under Andrea Stella, while not ruling out future opportunities for collaboration.
