After the unexpected bombshell news that Adrian Newey will leave the Red Bull at the start of the 2025 season Formula 1 After almost two decades working for the Milton Keynes team in different roles, many teams have already shown interest in his services.
Among them is the Aston Martinwho had already made a million-dollar offer to the veteran British engineer a few weeks ago, and the Ferrari. When asked by the press about their desire to work with Newey, Fernando Alonsoe Lewis Hamilton were categorical.
“I always wanted to work with him once in my life, I respect him a lot, I consider him the best F1 engineer I’ve ever seen, he’s a legend of the sport. In a way, I feel privileged to be able to be alongside him in the paddock , obviously as a rival, but I feel lucky to be part of it”, admired the Spaniard.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24
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“Adrian is known for… he has a great story and track record. And he’s obviously done an incredible job in his career and being involved with teams and with the knowledge that he has, and I think he would be an incredible addition. I think They already have a great team. They are already making huge progress and their car is faster this year. But yes, it would be a privilege to work with him,” concluded Hamilton.
Newey’s future after Red Bull is still uncertain and both parties – engineer and team – are working to reach an agreement that pleases everyone regarding the aerodynamics ‘wizard”s quarantine period, as he will be leaving before of the contract actually ending and the Milton Keynes team wants to avoid as much as possible that he will receive even more information if he transfers to another squad.
