In the world of Formula 1, Christian Horner, head of Red Bull Racing, denied any connection between Adrian Newey’s upcoming departure from the team and the investigation that took place earlier this season. Last week, Red Bull announced that Newey, the mastermind behind the team’s seven championship-winning cars, had expressed his intention to end his nearly twenty-year collaboration with the team. Speculations arose suggesting that Newey’s decision is a result of his tense relationship with Horner. Despite Horner being cleared of any wrongdoing in an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct, rumors of tension within the Red Bull team persist. However, Horner dismisses the idea that his presence influenced Newey’s choice and believes that Newey simply decided that now is the right time for him to embark on a new venture. When asked about the speculation linking him to Newey’s departure, Horner stated: “If you talk to Adrian and examine the statements he has made, it is clear that Adrian has determined that the time is right for him to step away after 35 years with the team, given the strength and depth of our engineering capabilities. We have established a structure that allows us to move forward and continue the legacy, a structure that has been implemented over the last five or six years.”
Horner stated that he and Newey maintain a positive relationship and reiterated his belief that Red Bull is in a strong position to continue its dominance with the current setup.
He added: “I have had extensive conversations with Adrian on this matter and his position is crystal clear.”
“We had a fantastic relationship, and it continues to be so. We are not just colleagues, but also friends. Adrian has made significant contributions to this team, and we will be sad to see him go. However, he has left the team in excellent condition, and we have a highly capable team of people to take us forward.”
Horner, who revealed that Red Bull has been preparing for this situation since 2014, acknowledges that the Austrian team has been fortunate to retain Newey’s services for a significant period.
“Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever,” commented Horner. “Adrian spent 7 years at Williams, 7 years at McLaren, and we were lucky to have him for 18 years.”
“We had remarkable moments both on and off the track. It has been an incredible journey with Adrian; he is a friend and the godfather of my children. Our friendship remains intact.”
Newey was present at the Miami Grand Prix, but Horner clarified that the 65-year-old Briton will only participate in some races this season and will not be involved in race operations.
“Adrian’s focus now is mainly on the RB17, and he is not attending any meetings throughout the weekend, except for race strategy.
“He does not have access to any data, nor is he involved in any decision-making. His attention is fully on the RB17.”
Horner added: “He will be present at some races until the end of the year, mainly when we have RB17 clients.”
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A big scandal happened in the world of sports today, leaving fans shocked. A soccer star was caught in a controversial incident during a match. The player in question, known for his extraordinary skills, got involved in a fight with a member of the opposing team. The incident took place in the middle of the game, when tensions were high. Several players from both teams had to intervene to separate the two.
Images of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans and sports experts debating about what happened. Some believe that the player was provoked and acted in self-defense, while others condemn his aggressive behavior. The soccer league has already announced that they will open an investigation to determine the disciplinary consequences for the player.
This is not the first time the player has been involved in controversies. He has a history of problematic behavior on and off the field. However, his exceptional football skills have always saved him from serious consequences. Now, many wonder if this time he will finally face the consequences of his actions.
The player has not yet commented on the incident, but sources close to him claim that he is remorseful and willing to make amends with the player he fought with. It remains to be seen if this will be enough to calm the situation and avoid more severe sanctions.
Fans are divided on how to react to the incident. Some believe that the player should be punished severely to send a clear message that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated. Others, however, argue that the player is a valuable asset to the team and that his punishment could harm the team’s performance.
While the investigation is ongoing, the controversy continues to grow. Fans, experts, and even other players are closely following the unfolding events. Everyone is eager to see how the football league will handle this incident and whether the player will be held accountable for his actions.
