Adrian Newey, one of the most renowned designers in the history of Formula 1, has recently made headlines. Reports have emerged that the chief designer has informed his team in Milton Keynes about his plans to leave. This news has sparked speculations about where the British designer might go next. Initially, it seemed that Aston Martin was the frontrunner, but F1 journalist Peter Windsor has revealed that Newey has rejected their offer.
Newey is widely regarded as the greatest car designer in F1. With a wealth of experience, he has achieved great success with teams like and in the past, winning numerous championships with his designs. Since joining Red Bull in 2006, he has been instrumental in their impressive aerodynamic excellence.
However, recent tensions within the team, stemming from allegations against , have made the workplace atmosphere less than ideal for Newey. This has prompted him to express his desire to leave and explore other opportunities.
Aston Martin appeared to be the most attractive option, with reportedly offering Newey a substantial salary. However, Peter Windsor has stated that the designer has declined this offer. It seems that Newey is more interested in the future ambitions of a team rather than the financial aspect.
Despite previously expressing regret about not working with , Newey has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join them. This raises the question of where he will eventually end up if the English team is no longer on his wishlist.
Peter Windsor claims to have the answer. He believes that Newey will choose between and for his next career move. Furthermore, Windsor suggests that it is more likely that Newey will join Maranello, as he has faith in .
On the other hand, the Austrian team is confident that Newey will remain in Milton Keynes. However, the transfer market in F1 is highly unpredictable, and any move cannot be ruled out.