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Storied Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey will depart his role as Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer at the beginning of
Adrian Newey, aged 65, is one of the most celebrated car designers in Formula 1, having won 25 championships with Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull since 2006. He designed all seven championship-winning cars for Red Bull, including the RB19 which dominated the 2021 season. Red Bull has announced that Newey will gradually step back from F1 duties, focusing on the final stages of the RB17 Hypercar project, set to be unveiled in July. Newey expressed that after nearly two decades and numerous victories, he believes it’s the right time to pass on his responsibilities to new talents and seek new challenges. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner praised Newey’s immense contributions to the team’s success and expressed gratitude for their partnership over the past 19 years. Rumors have circulated about Newey potentially joining Ferrari, as the Italian team has reportedly made attempts to recruit him in the past.
