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Max Verstappen has claimed that design legend Adrian Newey’s impending departure from Red Bull’s Formula 1 team in 2025 is
“After weeks of speculations, Red Bull officially announced on Wednesday that Adrian Newey will be stepping down from his role within the team in the first quarter of the upcoming season. The 65-year-old Briton, who has been with Red Bull since 2006, has played a crucial role in designing the cars that led Verstappen to three championships and 58 victories. Verstappen expressed his desire for Newey to stay but acknowledged the strength of Red Bull’s technical team and their recent successes. Despite not trying to convince Newey to stay, Verstappen understood and respected his decision to pursue a new challenge. While it would have been ideal to retain Newey, Verstappen emphasized his appreciation for Newey’s contributions and respected his choice to seek new opportunities.”