Adrian Newey, the brilliant mind behind F1 aerodynamics, has made the decision to part ways with Red Bull after an impressive two decades with the team based in Milton Keynes. The 65-year-old played a crucial role in the Austrian team’s success over the years. Speculations about Newey’s future endeavors have been circulating, but McLaren CEO assures that the Woking-based team has no interest in acquiring his services.
Zak Brown, the head of McLaren, expressed contentment with their current technical leadership. He emphasized that Newey remains the most accomplished F1 designer in history. Furthermore, Brown revealed a strong bond between himself and the British genius, as they plan to attend the Historical Grand Prix of Monaco together this year.
Brown also admitted his fascination with Newey’s decision to leave Milton Keynes in early 2025. He eagerly awaits to see where the British designer’s path will lead him. There have been rumors that Ferrari is prepared to offer Newey a substantial salary to join their team in Maranello next year.
While Newey’s manager and former F1 team owner suggest that he may take a break after departing from Red Bull, Brown believes that the 65-year-old will continue his involvement in the world of motorsport. He highlights Newey’s significant contributions to the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar and his desire to triumph at Le Mans.
In addition, Brown recalls Newey’s time in IndyCar as a race engineer, particularly his successful partnership with Bobby Rahal during their tenure at Jaguar F1. Although their friendship suffered a setback when Newey opted not to join Jaguar after negotiations, they eventually reconciled.
Despite being relatively unknown in the IndyCar scene, Newey’s positive relationship with Rahal speaks to his enduring passion for racing. It is highly likely that the 65-year-old will remain in the F1 paddock or explore other racing categories. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if he takes some time off to spend with his family before embarking on a new project.