The long-running Adrian Newey saga is due to end this month, possibly as early as next week. Reports.
In May, the legendary F1 engineer made the shock announcement that he would be leaving Red Bull after the 2024 season, an announcement that was met with cheers of praise from former Red Bull drivers in the paddock at the Miami Grand Prix and sparked speculation about where his career would go next.
Earlier this season reports surfaced that Aston Martin would be the driving force behind the acquisition of the engineer. Italian Outlets Auto Sprint He was reportedly joining the team on a four-year contract worth a whopping $100 million. Daily Mail Additional reports explain that Newey was persuaded by Lawrence Stroll's vision for Aston Martin's future. The team is in the midst of a major overhaul that includes the construction of a major new campus based at Silverstone. Additionally, the team is set to switch to Honda-built power units for the 2026 season when new regulations are introduced.
In an interview Bloomberg In a story published on Tuesday, Stroll addressed speculation that Newey is close to a move to Aston Martin.
“I certainly hope so,” Stroll said of the move. “Adrian and I have been in discussion for many months, years in fact, and judging by his track record and background, Adrian is clearly one of the most talented and gifted people in F1.”
“So we're very happy to have Adrian joining our team and I'm sure every other Formula 1 team on the grid feels exactly the same.”
According to multiple reports, the partnership could be announced next week ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Auto Sprint It had previously been reported that due to clauses in Newey's current contract with Red Bull, his transfer would not be announced until this month. Reports say Autosport“The agreement is expected to be announced in early September, as the contractual relationship between the designer and Red Bull prohibits any communication that is not related to the employment relationship until August.”
This long saga may finally be coming to an end.
