Rumor: F1 Wizard Adrian Newey Heading To Aston Martin
Adrian Newey, the renowned F1 car designer, is reportedly set to join Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull.
According to the Italian publication Autosprint, Newey has chosen to stay with a UK-based team rather than a rumored move to Ferrari. The 65-year-old, currently involved in the development of the RB17 hypercar at Red Bull, is said to be preparing for a break from Formula 1 before his transition.
The publication claims Newey has agreed to a four-year deal worth $100 million with Aston Martin. This decision follows a secret visit to Aston Martin's Silverstone factory in June, where Newey was reportedly impressed by the team's infrastructure and resources, as well as their upcoming exclusive power unit partnership with Honda starting in 2026.
The report aligns with comments made by Newey's long-time friend, Jeremy Clarkson, during the British Grand Prix, suggesting the aerodynamicist is house-hunting in Oxfordshire, further indicating his commitment to staying in the UK. Official announcements are expected in the fall, as current contractual obligations with Red Bull prevent any early disclosures.
Wherever Newey goes, championships follow. He's been with Red Bull for all 7 of the team's F1 championships; he was the catalyst for McLaren's return to World Championship form in 1998 and 1999; before that he was a key player at Williams, helping design championship-winning cars in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, and 1997.
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