Formula 1 Paddock Abuzz with Speculation Over Adrian Newey’s Departure from Red Bull

Miami Gardens (US), May 3 (AP) – The Formula 1 paddock was buzzing with excitement on Thursday as news broke that superstar technical director Adrian Newey will be leaving Red Bull early next year. The jostling for his services has already begun, with many teams vying for the chance to work with the legendary car builder.

One person who seems unfazed by the speculation is three-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver, who is signed with the team through 2028, remained tight-lipped about his future plans, simply stating, “My future is within Red Bull at the moment.”

However, other drivers, like seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, are openly expressing their desire to see Newey at their team. Hamilton, who will be joining Ferrari next year, admitted that he would “very much” like to see Newey at Ferrari.

Newey, who is considered the greatest designer in F1 history, has won numerous championships with various teams, including Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull. His departure from Red Bull marks the end of an era, as he has been instrumental in the team’s success over the years.

As Newey prepares to step back from F1 design and work on a new hypercar build, speculation is rife about which team he will join next. Verstappen, for his part, remains focused on his current team and trusts in the abilities of the people around him.

While there are rumors of Verstappen meeting with Mercedes, the driver has denied reports of a lucrative contract offer and emphasized that performance, not money, is his priority. As the F1 world awaits Newey’s next move, one thing is certain – his departure will have a significant impact on the sport.