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0 Red Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is reportedly expected to leave, in a major blow to the F1 team, according to German publication Auto Motor und Sport.
Viewed as one of the most successful designers of the modern Formula One era, Newey, 65, is said to have become uncomfortable about his place on the team since team principal, Christian Horner, was cleared of accusations of inappropriate behaviour by a female employee.
The BBC confirmed Newey’s intent to leave and the Horner situation being the trigger behind the decision.
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Newey joined Red Bull in 2006, only one year after the team was formed, and has been at the forefront of designing cars that have won seven drivers’ titles and six constructors’ championships for the team.
A Red Bull team spokesman said they were “unaware” of Newey’s apparent desire to leave.
“Adrian is contracted until at least the end of 2025 and we are unaware of him joining any other team,” he told AFP.
There were rumours Newey was ready to walk away last month with claims rival teams were ready to pounce.
Aston Martin’s chief and billionaire Lawrence Stroll was reported to have tabled a huge offer to Newey during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Newey won five titles with Williams in the early 90s and two with McLaren in the late 90s.
Red Bull has been in turmoil ever since the allegations against Horner became public. The claims also put Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, and the director of motorsport, Helmut Marko, at odds with the team principal.
In March, Verstappen’s father said Horner was in danger of “tearing the team apart”.
