Red Bull has been in the spotlight this year for all the wrong reasons. The ongoing saga at Red Bull has been a topic of discussion since the beginning of the 2024 season. Reports suggest that there are plans for a complete takeover of the team, which has sparked rumors about the possible departure of the Technical Director and former three-time world champion.
According to F1 journalist and former Ferrari member, it is believed that Max Verstappen would only consider moving to a different team if Adrian Newey, the key figure of the team, also leaves. It is believed that Newey’s departure would create a significant void in the team, potentially leading to Verstappen’s departure as well. Therefore, it is advisable for Red Bull to prioritize keeping Newey to retain Verstappen’s services in the future.
Windsor also emphasized that Verstappen is not foolish and would only consider moving away from Red Bull if Newey leaves. This is due to the massive changes that would occur within the team after Newey’s departure. Therefore, the key to retaining Verstappen lies in keeping Newey as part of the team.
Internal issues at Red Bull have fueled rumors of a possible move by Verstappen to Mercedes. Furthermore, it has been suggested that Verstappen’s switch to the Brackley-based team could happen in the coming years. Peter Windsor believes that if Verstappen moves to Mercedes, it should only happen if Red Bull’s CTO, Adrian Newey, also makes the switch.
Windsor speculates that Newey may consider his future at Red Bull soon if internal problems persist. The 64-year-old man wants to focus on his work rather than deal with unnecessary issues. Only time will tell if Verstappen decides to leave Red Bull for Mercedes in the future.
