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Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl has been reticent over Audi making a potential move to sign Formula 1 design genius Adrian
Adrian Newey has been with Red Bull for nearly twenty years, creating championship-winning cars, but there are rumors circulating that he may be departing. Aston Martin is said to have made a tempting offer to the 65-year-old Briton, with Ferrari and Mercedes also expressing interest. An intriguing possibility outside of these choices could be Audi’s developing F1 venture, as they are set to acquire Sauber in 2026. This move could provide Newey the opportunity to guide another team to success, much like he did with Red Bull. While there is speculation that Audi may pursue Newey, Andreas Seidl, overseeing Sauber’s transition to Audi, emphasizes the importance of building a strong team rather than relying solely on one individual. Red Bull, however, has stated that they are unaware of any potential departure plans by Newey, amid reports from the Italian media indicating he may not seek a full-time technical role in his next position, with Ferrari considering a different ‘super consultant’ role.
