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Newey discusses ‘crazy’ Red Bull exit as McLaren issued firm warning – RacingNews365 Review
Adrian Newey left Red Bull to stay true to himself, despite admitting it would have seemed crazy a year ago. After announcing his departure on May 1, he officially joined Aston Martin on September 10. McLaren faces a risk of losing Oscar Piastri if he doesn’t feel prioritized within the team. Ferrari unveiled the race suit for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for the upcoming season, generating excitement. Toto Wolff clarified that there was never a concrete plan to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes. Valtteri Bottas’ chances of racing in the 2025 F1 season have improved after being dropped by Stake F1 last year. Mercedes will reveal its 2025 F1 car, the W16, two days before the pre-season testing begins on February 24.
