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Where does the future of top designer Adrian Newey lie after all? According to F1-Insider.com, a new candidate has now emerged to bring in the Briton, namely Alpine.
Alpine has entered the competition to sign departing Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey, as per reports from German outlet F1-Insider.com. Newey’s anticipated departure from Red Bull early next year has been a major storyline this season, with multiple teams vying for his expertise. He has a strong track record of designing championship-winning cars for Red Bull and has past experience collaborating with Renault. Renault CEO Luca di Meo and Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore have reportedly reached out to Newey, offering him significant autonomy in decision-making. Newey is said to be evaluating the offer, which would involve close collaboration with Enstone, a familiar setting for him from his previous work with Renault. While Aston Martin and Ferrari have also shown interest in the 65-year-old designer, indications suggest that Aston Martin is currently at the forefront in the race for his services.
