Marko takes thinly-veiled swipe at Newey following Red Bull exit

Helmut Marko has taken a swipe at Adrian Newey following his departure from Red Bull.

The Austrian team announced Newey would be leaving the team ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with his departure expected in the first quarter of 2025.

READ MORE: Ricciardo tipped to be REPLACED before next race

The engineer has worked with Red Bull since 2006 and has overseen the design of their most successful cars in the sport.

Reports around his departure suggest he has become unsettled with the ongoing power struggle between Christian Horner and Marko within Red Bull.

READ MORE: Cullen in CRYPTIC motivational post as new relationship blossoms

Where will Newey move to next?

Since the announcement, Newey’s next move has been hotly debated.

Ferrari seems the most popular option for the engineer, with fans and reporters alike enjoying the idea of him ending his career at the Scuderia.

He would also join Lewis Hamilton if he were to make the move, after the seven-time champion announced earlier this year that he will drive for Ferrari in 2025.

Hamilton has expressed his desire to see Newey at the team, stating it would be a ‘privilege’ during the Miami GP weekend.

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: McLaren star opens up on ADHD 'struggle'

Now, Red Bull director Marko has also discussed Newey moving to Ferrari, albeit in a thinly-veiled swipe suggesting Newey may be leaving the Milton Keynes-based outfit for financial reasons.

On Sky Germany’s coverage, Ralf Schumacher asked Marko if the colour red would suit Newey.

“There is a contrast between dark blue and red but with the green dollar colours everything is possible,” Marko responded.

READ MORE: Sainz hints at sensational move to rival series

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Max Verstappen exit clause is now active and it's a ticking timebomb for Red Bull

• Yesterday 20:57

Christian Horner made the wildest F1 prediction, turns out he was right

• Yesterday 19:45

Red Bull 'set to land' Gianpiero Lambiase replacement after Aston Martin exit

• Yesterday 18:45

F1 News Today: Verstappen's ulterior motive to leave Red Bull as Newey reveals blossoming relationship

• Yesterday 16:52

F1 president makes bold claim on German Grand Prix return: 'It will definitely happen'

• 2 hours ago

F1 star makes decision on Audi future as three key conditions revealed

• 3 hours ago