Adrian Newey F1: Ferrari rivals receive Newey BOOST as major concerns raised

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Ferrari rivals receive Newey BOOST as major concerns raised

Further speculation over the Red Bull design guru's future has emerged.

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson Chief Editor

Wednesday 17 July 2024 05:00

Ferrari rivals Aston Martin and McLaren have received a major boost in their bid to land Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey.

The iconic Formula 1 designer is set to leave his current team in the first quarter of 2025, with several of Red Bull's rivals keen to snap him up and get his expertise on board.

Ferrari seemed the most likely destination at one stage, with reports even suggesting that Newey had signed an eye-watering $105 million deal to head to Maranello next season.

More recently, Aston Martin appeared to become a serious contender to snap up the iconic designer, with it emerging that Newey had been given a tour of their factory at Silverstone.

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Meanwhile, McLaren, where Newey previously worked between 1997 and 2005, are also reported to be an option.

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull early in 2025

A move to Ferrari to link up with Lewis Hamilton has been strongly touted

Rivals boosted as Ferrari doubts emerge

Their report claims that Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has 'baulked' at the salary that Newey would command were he to join the team, and there is also concern that he would have too much power within their structure were he to sign.

Clearly, this hands a big boost to Aston Martin, who are said to be the front-runners for his signature at present, as well as McLaren, who are also in contention to sign him.

Newey recently revealed that he hoped to have decided upon his next move by later in the year.

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