Perhaps one of these three key factors is in question for 2026, but I don't see Newey leaving the technical team he built just because of that. I would think family and quality of life is a greater consideration.In fact, speaking earlier this year, he said that the only time he had ever considered stepping back was in 2014 when Red Bull was living through a huge disadvantage with its power unit.
“I joined Red Bull [to build a technical team],” he said. “It was a bit of a career risk, but I wanted to again be involved with the development of the team at the start.
“So, having been involved in the start and been involved with Christian and Helmut [Marko] in how we developed the team, then why would I want to walk away from that?
“The only time it came close was in 2014 and that was for completely different reasonings. It was very simply at that time we had a power unit which wasn’t performing, which happens of course. And there didn’t seem to be a huge desire from the manufacturer [Renault] at the very top level to put the investment in to turn that around.
“So, you’re then in a bit of a depressing position where, as we all know, to win championships you’ve got to have the three key factors of driver, chassis and engine – and if one of those is weak you won’t win…”
The thought of AN moving to Ferrari and start winning championship along LH is indeed charming. But in reality, we know that winning championship is not an individual effort and AN himself have gone through a long dry spell of 11 years without winning championship.Chuckjr wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 06:06I dunno if winning a championship with Ferrari would be meaningless on any resume, BUT Ferrari is about to become McLaren 2007, and since Shal is likely the faster one, it’s going to get very very very ugly there for a couple years. No telling what condition Ferrari will be in come the end of 2026, but in my view, Newey won’t want any part of that hot mess. I think he just finishes his contract and walks.
That would be cool and AN could certainly create such an atmosphere - regardless of whether car development is all AN (as the myth attest), or it's more of the myth being able to attract the right funds and the right people to bring collaborative development to the next level.CHT wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 08:18The thought of AN moving to Ferrari and start winning championship along LH is indeed charming. But in reality, we know that winning championship is not an individual effort and AN himself have gone through a long dry spell of 11 years without winning championship.Chuckjr wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 06:06I dunno if winning a championship with Ferrari would be meaningless on any resume, BUT Ferrari is about to become McLaren 2007, and since Shal is likely the faster one, it’s going to get very very very ugly there for a couple years. No telling what condition Ferrari will be in come the end of 2026, but in my view, Newey won’t want any part of that hot mess. I think he just finishes his contract and walks.
If AN still has desire to remain in F1, I think he should consider acquiring British team like Williams F1 and turn it into a top team again. With is credential, I am sure he can easily raise a billion to buy into the team.
Rumours of Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull recently caused a stir. Now the departure is to become official.
It is to become official today: Red Bull wants to publish a statement confirming the departure of star designer Adrian Newey. F1 insider has learnt this from sources close to Newey in his adopted country of South Africa.
The statement is also said to explain the terms of the separation. According to the statement, the British mastermind is said to have reached an agreement with Red Bull to be released earlier from his contract, which actually runs until the end of 2025 and includes a one-year blocking period after that.
This would mean that Newey would be able to work for his potential new employer Ferrari earlier and contribute to their development for the 2026 car, which will be designed according to completely new rules. In the past, this has been a speciality of the British mastermind.
.Red Bull: Separation from Newey is through
Rumors of Adrian Newey's separation from Red Bull recently caused a stir.
Now the departure is to become official.
Ralf Bach | April 30, 2024 , 10:27 am
It is to become official today: Red Bull wants to publish a statement confirming the departure of star designer Adrian Newey.
F1-Insider learned this from sources close to Newey from his adopted home in South Africa.
His wife wants Ferrari and hamiltonispano6 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 02:37Maybe Newey's wife decides where they live next. Italy? Japan!?
A quote of Newey from Motorsport back in March:
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/newe ... /10587105/Perhaps one of these three key factors is in question for 2026, but I don't see Newey leaving the technical team he built just because of that. I would think family and quality of life is a greater consideration.In fact, speaking earlier this year, he said that the only time he had ever considered stepping back was in 2014 when Red Bull was living through a huge disadvantage with its power unit.
“I joined Red Bull [to build a technical team],” he said. “It was a bit of a career risk, but I wanted to again be involved with the development of the team at the start.
“So, having been involved in the start and been involved with Christian and Helmut [Marko] in how we developed the team, then why would I want to walk away from that?
“The only time it came close was in 2014 and that was for completely different reasonings. It was very simply at that time we had a power unit which wasn’t performing, which happens of course. And there didn’t seem to be a huge desire from the manufacturer [Renault] at the very top level to put the investment in to turn that around.
“So, you’re then in a bit of a depressing position where, as we all know, to win championships you’ve got to have the three key factors of driver, chassis and engine – and if one of those is weak you won’t win…”
Woah, I missed that! When did we find out Horner launched false-flag character assassination campaign on himself?Wouter wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 12:52.
Yes. And that is all because of these two men.
https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dy ... 042_1.avif
False flag? Classy take.Vanja #66 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 13:37Woah, I missed that! When did we find out Horner launched false-flag character assassination campaign on himself?Wouter wrote: ↑30 Apr 2024, 12:52.
Yes. And that is all because of these two men.
https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dy ... 042_1.avif