Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey Set to Depart Team
In a recent development in the world of road racing, it has been reported that Adrian Newey, the renowned Chief Technical Officer of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team, is set to leave the squad. According to the German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Newey has indicated to his colleagues that he is no longer satisfied with the working environment at Red Bull.
Following discussions with the team, it is understood that Newey has formally submitted his resignation, and the focus will now be on the terms of his departure. An official statement from Red Bull Racing is expected to be released shortly, potentially before the start of the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
While the specific details of Newey’s separation from the team are not yet known, it is anticipated that he will remain in his role for the time being, with his eventual departure from Red Bull anticipated to occur by the beginning of 2025 at the latest.
Newey has reportedly communicated the reasons for his decision in an internal letter, with a key factor being his broken relationship with team principal Christian Horner. This tension is said to have stemmed from a power struggle that took place earlier this year, following allegations made against Newey by a female employee.
Horner’s previous comments, where he stated that Newey’s role had changed and that the technical team under him, led by Pierre Wache, was doing a “wonderful job,” were also not well received by Newey. This was perceived by Newey as Horner attempting to make himself more important and diminish the contributions of others to the team’s success.
As Newey contemplates his next move, several options have been speculated, including potential opportunities at Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, or Ferrari. However, Newey’s hesitance towards some of these options, such as his belief that it would take too long for Mercedes to return to winning ways, and his reservations about the political environment at Ferrari, suggest that he may be considering stepping away from Formula 1 altogether.
Regardless of Newey’s future plans, his departure from Red Bull Racing is expected to have a significant impact on the team’s technical operations and their continued success in the highly competitive world of road racing.
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