Legendary Designer Adrian Newey Expresses Desire to Leave Red Bull Amidst Power Struggle Rumors

Legendary designer Adrian Newey has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Red Bull, marking a potential end to his nearly two-decade tenure with the Formula 1 world champion team. The news, first reported by Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and confirmed by Sky Sports, has sent shockwaves through the F1 community.

According to Sky Sports News reporter Craig Slater, Newey has informally communicated to senior Red Bull colleagues his intention to part ways with the team. While Red Bull has not received a formal resignation from Newey, who currently serves as the chief technical officer, sources within the team acknowledge the possibility of his departure.

Newey, who extended his contract with Red Bull until at least the end of 2025 last May, has been a pivotal figure in the team’s success since joining in 2006. His innovative designs have propelled Red Bull to 13 world titles, with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen achieving championship success in cars engineered by Newey.

The potential departure of Newey comes amidst a period of turmoil at Red Bull, following an investigation into allegations against team principal Christian Horner earlier this year. The reported ‘power struggle’ within the team may have contributed to Newey’s decision to explore other opportunities.

While Red Bull has stated that Newey is contracted with the team and unaware of any plans to join another team, speculation has linked the renowned designer with a move to Ferrari or Aston Martin. With his future in F1 uncertain, the sport awaits to see where Newey’s next chapter will take him.

As one of the most respected figures in Formula 1 history, Newey’s departure from Red Bull would mark the end of an era for the team and potentially reshape the competitive landscape of the sport. Fans and experts alike will be closely monitoring the developments surrounding Newey’s future in the coming weeks.