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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc admitted that despite the Maranello squad’s progress in recent times, adding Formula 1 design supremo Adrian Newey
Red Bull announced that Adrian Newey will be leaving the team by the end of the first quarter of the 2025 season, after a nearly two-decade association. Ferrari is likely to hire Newey as a “super consultant,” enhancing their rivalry with Red Bull. Charles Leclerc expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of Newey joining Ferrari, acknowledging the team’s progress and the significance of Newey’s expertise. Leclerc was surprised by the news of Newey’s departure from Red Bull and speculated on the impact it could have on the team’s performance in Formula 1. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur’s role in locking in key talent, including Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and his efforts to attract Newey demonstrate Ferrari’s ambition and momentum in the sport. Leclerc believes that Vasseur’s leadership and Ferrari’s recent progress position the team well to recruit top talents like Newey, who could further strengthen the team’s performance.
