Helmut Marko acknowledged that the departure of Adrian Newey from Red Bull will have an impact on the team. Marko, an advisor for Red Bull, expressed his opinion on the technical genius leaving the team. While some believed that Newey was replaceable, Marko disagreed and considered his exit to be a significant loss for the Austrian team. Despite no longer being involved in daily management, Newey’s expertise in aerodynamics was crucial and his departure was difficult to accept.
Marko also praised Newey for his championship-winning work with Red Bull and referred to him as a legend. He believed that the team was in a favorable position due to the presence of a young and motivated group of engineers who were determined to create a fast car.
Newey’s excellence during the ground-effect era earned him praise and the team had expected him to continue working with them beyond the current regulations. However, his departure created uncertainty within the crew. Marko emphasized that Newey was the first to fully understand the upcoming regulation changes and if he were to join another team before those changes, it could pose a threat to Red Bull’s dominance.
Despite the potential challenges, the sport can anticipate an exciting season after the regulation changes. If Newey were to move to Ferrari, the Italian constructor might have a chance at the 2025 championship. However, Red Bull’s dominance in the remaining two seasons would serve as a fitting farewell to the aerodynamics genius. Newey will focus on his RB17 Hypercar duties before completely leaving the team.