Max Verstappen insinuated that the recent success of Red Bull in Formula 1 is not solely attributed to Adrian Newey, hinting at the team’s true feelings about Newey’s imminent departure. Newey, who has been at Red Bull for almost two decades, played a crucial role in transforming the team into a dominant force from 2010 to 2013 as technical director. He continued to contribute to the team’s success in his role as “global chief technical officer”. While many in the F1 paddock and beyond were shocked by Newey’s impending exit, there is a strong indication that Red Bull itself is not concerned because his influence has diminished over time. Some even believe that Newey had no real contribution to the RB20 in 2024. Verstappen expressed his preference for Newey to stay, but also acknowledged that Red Bull’s technical team, excluding Newey, is very strong and has shown its competitiveness in recent years. Verstappen believes the situation is not as dramatic as it seems from the outside, as he understands the dynamics within the team.
The change in Newey’s role has moved him away from the day-to-day technical leadership, with Pierre Wache taking over as technical director. Newey has taken on a super consultant position, providing guidance and leadership on specific aspects of car design and development. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner previously described the technical team as a “machine” that emerged from the freedom given to Newey to work on other projects beyond his role at Red Bull. Verstappen acknowledges that there will never be anyone like Newey again, but believes that his departure can inspire those already at Red Bull and create new opportunities for others. Verstappen did not try to convince Newey to stay, as he believes that someone who wants to leave should be allowed to do so for their own personal and professional reasons. Verstappen expressed his confidence in the other members of the Red Bull technical team, stating that they are incredibly skilled at what they do.
Verstappen emphasized the importance of remaining calm and focused in the face of various off-track stories that have unfolded this year, including Horner’s situation, Newey’s departure, and the connection between the two. He believes it is crucial to know who you are working with and feel comfortable in order to perform at your best. Verstappen’s main priority is to have the fastest car, which Red Bull has achieved in recent years, in part thanks to the strong technical team that has been in place for a long time. Verstappen hopes that things will continue as they are.
Newey negotiated an early exit from his contract, which was set to expire at the end of next year. The details surrounding his early departure are unclear, but Verstappen believes it would be unfair to put Newey on paid leave for a long period of time. He believes there is mutual respect between Newey and Red Bull. Newey is strongly linked to a move to Ferrari to end his career in F1, and Verstappen acknowledges that he will have the opportunity to contribute to another team with the new car regulations in 2026. Verstappen believes that Newey’s experience and knowledge can be advantageous for another team, especially with the changes in regulations. However, the extent of Newey’s influence when joining a new team in 2025, when the cars are already designed for that year, remains uncertain.
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