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Adrian Newey appears to be a step closer to his next destination following the announcement of his Red Bull departure.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur met with Adrian Newey in London to discuss final contract details, per Italian media. Red Bull confirmed that Newey will leave, potentially joining Ferrari, a move Vasseur indicated by skipping a Miami Grand Prix trip. Newey expressed emotional regrets about not working with Ferrari, Hamilton, and Alonso, but may join Ferrari, especially with Hamilton’s future there. An announcement about Newey and Ferrari could come after the Miami Grand Prix. Newey is expected to leave Red Bull officially in February or March, potentially sooner if he signs with a rival team. He will focus on RB17 Hypercar before fully transitioning to a new team.
