JUST IN: Adrian Newey’s manager vehemently denies rumors of the departing Red Bull engineer moving to Ferrari, stating…
Adrian Newey startled everyone when he announced that he will depart Red Bull in 2025, bringing an end to his nearly 20-year tenure as the F1 team’s head engineer.
Since then, many have speculated about his next move, with rival teams including Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren keeping an eye on him. Amidst all of this, sources say that Newey could join Ferrari next season.
However, the veteran’s manager, Eddie Jordan, dismissed all such claims, stating that nothing has been determined yet.
In an interview with ESPN, Newey’s management stated that the Briton is still considering the next move in his brilliant career. He responded, “It is not correct; I can devote my life for it. There is no desire to proceed in a specific direction at the present.
We’re seeking for opportunities and want people to come chat to us. Ferrari has emerged as a prominent candidate for Newey since his ambitions to leave Red Bull became public.
With Lewis Hamilton also expected to join the Italian squad next year, sources in the Daily Mail linked Newey to the team; however, Jordan stated, “I’m speaking as someone who should know and I’m not giving any information away… at no stage is any of this discussion happening.”
Jordan went on to say, “There will be negotiations, and they will continue, because we have yet to decide what Adrian wants to do. He’s been doing this since university, with Leyton House, McLaren, and Williams. At 65, Newey has done it all.
Since joining Red Bull in 2006, the engineer has led the team to seven Drivers’ and six Constructors’ championships. The veteran was the mastermind behind the RB19 equipment that won 21 of the 22 races last season for Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.
His resignation is expected to leave a significant gap in the Milton Keynes-based staff. His boss even suggested that Newey consider taking a step back to focus on personal interests.
In this regard, Jordan stated, “The guy is 60-something, and he is getting a new boat. I would have added that, in addition to the potential teams we’ve discussed, the fifth team he should consider is himself.” He continued, “I have no idea, and it will always be Adrian’s decision, and so it should be.”