Adrian Newey, the Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing, is reportedly in talks to leave his current contract with the team and join a rival Formula 1 team by 2025, according to the BBC. This decision comes after Newey’s successful tenure at Red Bull, which saw the team win seven Drivers’ titles and six Constructors’ titles. The 65-year-old Briton is said to be unhappy with the power struggle within Red Bull following an investigation into the conduct of Team Principal Christian Horner. Various teams, including Aston Martin and Ferrari, have been linked to Newey, with the latter showing renewed interest in him. However, negotiations are ongoing to bypass a non-compete clause in Newey’s contract that would allow him to start working for another team sooner. This would enable him to contribute to the design of his future team’s 2026 car, which will coincide with new technical regulations being introduced in the series. While Ferrari appears to be the most likely destination for Newey, Aston Martin’s proposal may not be favorable to him, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown has ruled out a return to the team. Mercedes was also considered as an option, particularly in their pursuit of Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff acknowledged Newey’s impressive track record but did not provide any further details on the matter. Red Bull is expected to make an official announcement regarding Newey’s departure no earlier than Thursday, out of respect for the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death at Imola, which falls on Wednesday.
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