Red Bull Racing has announced the departure of their chief technical officer, Adrian Newey. Credited with much of the team’s success, Newey’s exit marks the end of an era for the Austrian team.
Red Bull Racing confirmed today that Adrian Newey, the brain behind their multiple championship-winning cars, has left the team. Newey joined Red Bull Racing in 2006 and transformed the team into a dominant force in Formula One. Under his guidance, Red Bull clinched its first Constructors’ title in 2010, followed by three more consecutive titles. His expertise not only supported Sebastian Vettel in earning four Drivers’ Championships but also played a crucial role in the team’s ongoing competitiveness in the hybrid era.
The transition from V8 engines to V6 turbo hybrids marked a challenging phase for Red Bull, primarily due to the less competitive power units from their engine partners. Despite these challenges, Newey’s innovative design philosophy continued to influence the team’s performance positively. His recent work on the RB18, RB19, and RB20 played a significant part in Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez’s successes.
Newey’s departure not only signals a considerable change for Red Bull Racing but also raises questions about the team’s future direction and competitive edge. His contract was set to continue until 2025, but an agreement for early termination was reached, which includes restrictions preventing Newey from immediately joining another F1 team.
Speculation about Newey’s future is already rampant, with industry insiders suggesting interests from top-tier teams, including Ferrari and Aston Martin. These teams could greatly benefit from his extensive experience and successful track record in the sport.
The team shared to social media:
“The Team announces that Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey will leave the Red Bull Technology Group in the first quarter of 2025.
“The engineering supremo will step back from Formula 1design duties to focus on final development and delivery of Red Bull’s first hypercar, the hugely anticipated RB17.
“He will remain involved in and committed to this exciting project until its completion. We’d like to thank Adrian for our achievements in the time that we have worked together so far. He has been instrumental for us in achieving a remarkable seven Formula One Drivers’ and six Constructors’ Championship titles – totalling 118 victories and 101 poles including the STR 2007 pole and victory.”
The Team announces that Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey will leave the Red Bull Technology Group in the first quarter of 2025.
The engineering supremo will step back from Formula 1design duties to focus on final development and delivery of Red Bull’s first hypercar, the… pic.twitter.com/jkYL0EiU7B
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) May 1, 2024
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