Renowned Formula 1 aerodynamics expert, Adrian Newey, will continue to make appearances at a few F1 races this season despite his departure from Milton Keynes. Newey, who spent a remarkable two decades at Red Bull Racing, played a crucial role in the team’s success. While he is no longer involved in any F1 responsibilities for Red Bull, he was recently spotted at their garage. The reason behind his presence was revealed by team boss Christian Horner.
Horner clarified that Newey, at the age of 65, did not participate in any briefings during the weekend, except for one meeting regarding race strategy. Furthermore, he no longer has access to car data and is not involved in designing parts for the RB20. In essence, Newey is no longer actively working for Red Bull Racing.
However, it is important to note that Newey is still associated with Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Until his contract expires in early 2025, the 65-year-old is fully committed to working on the RB17 Hypercar. Horner also mentioned that Newey will be attending certain F1 races where he will meet with customers interested in the RB17.
Adrian Newey is widely regarded as one of the greatest designers in the history of Formula 1. Given his reputation, it is not surprising to hear rumors about his future endeavors. It has been reported that Ferrari team boss, Fred Vasseur, had a meeting with Newey in London prior to the . Speculations suggest that Ferrari is willing to offer him a lucrative contract for the upcoming season. However, neither party has made any official comments regarding these rumors.
Ferrari CEO, , briefly mentioned Adrian Newey in the company’s first quarter report. Vigna acknowledged that Newey was one of their customers, but he simply stated that newspapers often publish various rumors about him.
As of now, Adrian Newey has not revealed his plans for the future. However, it appears that the 65-year-old is interested in taking a break from Formula 1. It is uncertain whether he is actively seeking a new challenge in the sport. Nonetheless, given the unpredictable nature of motorsport, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Newey eventually join forces with Ferrari in the future.