Report: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull

Crimson Bull Racing design chief Adrian Newey, whose automobiles have dominated Method 1 for many years, is about to go away the staff, in response to studies.

German title Auto Motor und Sport first reported that the 65-year-old has knowledgeable Crimson Bull chiefs of his plan to go away Milton Keynes on the finish of the yr.

The BBC says it has confirmed these studies with sources on the staff.

The studies counsel Newey’s choice is linked to the controversial state of affairs surrounding misconduct allegations towards staff chief Christian Horner.

Earlier this yr, an investigation cleared Horner of any wrongdoing, though the complainant has since appealed that call.

The state of affairs with Horner is alleged to have sparked an influence battle inside Crimson Bull that has left Newey sad.

Newey joined Crimson Bull in 2005 and has since designed a string of title winners for Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. His 2023 machine was essentially the most dominant in F1 historical past.

If his departure is confirmed, Newey could have loads of choices. He has strongly been linked with a transfer to Ferrari – establishing a dream partnership with Lewis Hamilton – and has a job supply from Aston Martin.

Newey has beforehand designed race and title-winners for Williams and McLaren.