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Adrian Newey’s exit from the Red Bull Formula 1 squad will come in early 2025, with Helmut Marko expressing grief over the pending departure.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko considers Adrian Newey’s departure from the team a significant loss for the reigning world champions. Newey will officially step back from his involvement in the Formula 1 team in the first quarter of 2025, after being pivotal to Red Bull’s success for nearly 20 years, contributing to six constructors’ titles and seven drivers’ titles. While Newey’s future plans remain uncertain, Marko acknowledged that his departure will impact the Milton Keynes-based squad. Several teams, including Ferrari and Williams, have been linked with Newey’s next move. Despite Red Bull’s faith in its engineering team, Newey’s absence will be felt, especially with new technical regulations for the 2026 F1 car on the horizon.
