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Adrian Newey has given the biggest indication yet of whether he’ll remain in Formula 1 beyond his Red Bull exit – while also detailing just how uneasy he found the revelation of his impending departure
Adrian Newey is considering his future beyond Red Bull in Formula 1 and expressed discomfort with the announcement of his impending departure. As a highly esteemed F1 designer, he achieved success with Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull over nearly two decades. Various factors influenced his decision to leave Red Bull, including his role in the team’s triumphs and controversies with team principal Christian Horner. News of Newey’s departure emerged before the Miami race, officially confirmed on May 1, the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s fatal crash in a Newey-designed car. Despite praise from Lewis Hamilton, Newey’s focus is not on accolades, and he found the timing of the announcement on the Imola anniversary unsettling. Newey’s involvement with Red Bull will diminish leading up to his formal departure in early 2025, attending races primarily to engage with buyers of the RB17 hypercar.
