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Adrian Newey indicated several times in Miami that he did not yet know what his future would look like and whether he would remain active in Formula 1, so why is he essentially already on gardening leave now?
Red Bull recently announced that Adrian Newey will be leaving the team in early 2025 due to feeling tired and internal team issues. He has resigned from Formula 1 activities immediately to focus on working on the RB17 hypercar to be unveiled at Goodwood Festival in July and to support the team’s trackside activities selectively this season.
Newey explained to Sky Sports F1 his departure from Red Bull, citing exhaustion after a busy 2021 and feeling a need to take a break and reassess life. Speculation arises about his potential move to Ferrari or Aston Martin, as he is already on gardening leave and will be free to join a rival after leaving Red Bull in 2025.
The unusual arrangement allows Newey the flexibility to potentially impact designs for the major regulation overhaul in 2026 if he joins a team early in 2025. While there are rumors surrounding his future in F1, his desire to work at Ferrari and his admiration for Lewis Hamilton may play a role in his next career move. Overall, the circumstances of Newey’s departure from Red Bull leave room for speculation about his continued involvement in Formula 1 and potential new ventures.
