This isn’t new. Newey said the same in 2011, and his interest in the America’s Cup dates back to his days at McLaren.
http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews ... 12187.html
What’s happened is that a journalist from the Telegraph asked him if he’d thought about when he’ll do when he stops working in F1.
Adrian Newey wrote: “I’m 54 now and there are lots of other things I would like to be involved in,” the Briton concedes over a coffee in India’s paddock.
“At some stage, I’m not exactly sure when, I do feel it will be time to become involved in other things.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motors ... -role.html
It’s an acknowledgement that time does move on, every year that goes past is year closer to him retiring from F1. It’s a non-committal bears poop in the woods comment. You’d get the same response from anyone at a similar age who's been in high profile job for a long time.
This reminds me of Sir Alex Ferguson who was perpetually about to retire according to journalists. Then when he did retire it took everyone by surprise.
