Renowned Formula 1 designer, Adrian Newey, is said to have made a final decision about his team for the upcoming season. Newey’s departure from Red Bull during the 2024 season caused a great stir in the racing world. The aerodynamics expert left the team due to increasing tensions among top positions. Speculation was high about the 65-year-old Briton’s next step, with some suggesting he could leave the sport altogether and take a break until the new regulations come into effect. However, new rumors suggest that Newey may have reached an agreement with an existing team on the grid.
The exact reason behind Newey’s departure from Red Bull remains uncertain. The team believed that the aerodynamics genius wanted a break due to his advanced age. Newey himself remained silent about his future plans. However, with Ferrari showing improvement in its performance, there are rumors that Newey may have already signed a contract with the Italian team.
According to reports from the British magazine Business F1, Adrian Newey has already signed a contract with Ferrari for the 2025 season. The contract is said to be for a minimum of three years, with Newey hoping to earn $105 million during this period. However, there is no official confirmation from either Ferrari or Newey, leaving the racing community eager for more information.
Adrian Newey is widely considered one of the most talented chief designers in Formula 1 history. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been approached by numerous teams seeking his expertise. Despite current speculation about a possible collaboration between Newey and Ferrari, the Briton has previously revealed that he turned down offers from the Italian team on three occasions.
A Ferrari approached Newey for the first time during his time in IndyCar. They made subsequent attempts to secure his services in 1993 and 2014, with the previous offer being particularly tempting. However, the 2013 offer was made out of frustration with the failures of the Renault power unit during the turbo hybrid era.
Despite rejecting previous offers, it seems that Adrian Newey is likely to join Ferrari. The Italian team is offering him better working conditions than his previous role, making it a logical choice for the aerodynamics expert to consider joining them compared to other teams on the grid.
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