As a result of the harassment scandal surrounding Red Bull team boss Christian Horner that broke out in February, it seemed even in recent weeks that big changes could take place at the team. This is indicated by the news published in the international trade press on Thursday, according to which the designer of the Austrian stable, Adrian Newey, also wants to leave the team. There have already been reports that Newey may even decide to retire, but this time it seems more likely that one of the most successful F1 designers of all time, the 65-year-old British engineer who has worked for the team since 2005, may instead leave for a rival, the Ferrari team. at the end of this season.
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According to press reports, although Horner and Newey maintained a good relationship for a long time, this relationship deteriorated recently, and
it seems that if the team boss really stays with the energy drinks after the scandal broke, Newey would leave.
Christian Horner previously said that he does not want to keep anyone with the team against his will, but he certainly does not want to let go of one of his most important people, even if the relationship between the two has really deteriorated.
Red Bull reacted to the news of Adrian Newey’s departure
gpblog.com wrote that for media representatives
the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team responded that it knows nothing about the intention of Adrian Newey, who has a contract until the end of 2025, to leave or that he would join another team.
With the help of Newey, who previously worked for the Williams and McLaren teams, Red Bull won four individual and four constructors’ titles between 2010 and 2013, and since 2021, three more individual and two constructors’ world championship titles have been added to the team’s name.
The 2024 Formula 1 season continues on the first weekend of May, with the sprint Miami Grand Prix. After five race weekends, Max Verstappen, with 110 points, leads the overall standings with 25 points ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez, and the two Ferraris are in third and fourth place, Charles Leclerc with 76 points and Carlos Sainz with 69 points.
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