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Christian Horner has silenced suggestions that Adrian Newey’s exit could lead to further Red Bull departures, including Max Verstappen.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner emphasized that Adrian Newey’s departure is not related to the power struggle within the team. Newey, the chief technical officer, will step down at the end of the first quarter of 2025, following reports of political turmoil and tension at Red Bull. Horner clarified that Newey’s decision to leave had been contemplated for a year and is not a reaction to recent unrest. Despite Newey’s departure, Horner believes that Max Verstappen will continue with Red Bull and that his departure will not affect the reigning world champion’s future choices. Horner praised Verstappen’s current form and emphasized that the driver’s contentment in the team is more important than contractual obligations. Ultimately, Red Bull will bid farewell to Newey, a key figure in their success, but the focus remains on the team’s current strong position in Formula 1.
