According to rumors, Adrian Newey has expressed his intention to leave Red Bull and find a new team. Newey has been the driving force behind Red Bull’s success in Formula 1 since 2005, when he joined the team in Milton Keynes. Before his time at Red Bull, he played a crucial role in the achievements of Williams and McLaren. Speculations have emerged suggesting that the British engineer may be considering a move to Ferrari. A former Formula 1 driver believes that Newey, who is 65 years old, would bring success to the Italian team.
During their time at Williams three decades ago, Italian driver Patrese had the opportunity to work with Newey. It is believed that Newey’s departure from Williams contributed to the team’s decline. Patrese emphasized the strong bond he had with the 65-year-old engineer while they were together at the British team. However, it has been stated that Newey is content with his current situation in Britain, which could make it challenging for Scuderia Ferrari to persuade him to move to Italy.
Patrese expressed his satisfaction if Newey decided to join Ferrari in the future. Rumors suggest that Ferrari is prepared to offer the 65-year-old engineer a salary 50% higher than his current one. Patrese stated that wherever Newey has gone in his career, that team has emerged as a championship contender.
The presence of Adrian Newey would undoubtedly be advantageous for any team in Formula 1. It is not surprising that even Aston Martin has tried to attract the British engineer. Furthermore, there are rumors that Newey will meet with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff at the Miami Grand Prix. If Newey does indeed leave Red Bull, Ferrari would face stiff competition to secure his services.
Patrese insisted that Scuderia Ferrari must do everything in its power to acquire the expertise of Adrian Newey. The Italian driver referred to Newey as the “king” of Formula 1 engineers. Despite stepping back from daily involvement at Red Bull, the guidance provided by the 65-year-old engineer remains the main reason for Milton Keynes’ dominance in recent years.
Undoubtedly, Adrian Newey will be a topic of discussion in the Formula 1 paddock in the coming weeks. However, Red Bull has stated that the 65-year-old engineer is under contract until at least the end of 2025. Nevertheless, teams would still be eager to try their luck in attracting Newey if he does indeed wish to leave Milton Keynes. Only time will tell where the British engineer will be heading in the coming years.
