- Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull was officially confirmed earlier this month.
- The 65-year-old designer spoke about his decision and his plans for the future.
- ‘Never say never!’: McLaren’s Zak Brown refused to rule out a move for Newey
Adrian Newey has admitted for the first time that he hopes to join another Formula One team following his departure from Red Bull.
Newey’s decision to leave the reigning world champions was officially announced earlier this month, as the 65-year-old ended his 19-year stint as Red Bull technical director.
During an interview For Oyster Yachts with his manager Eddie Jordan, the legendary designer revealed that he is “seriously considering” a move to another Formula One team after leaving the Red Bull group in the first quarter of 2025.
“If you had asked me 15 years ago, at the age of 65, if I would be seriously considering changing teams, going somewhere else and staying another four, five years or whatever, I would have said you were absolutely crazy.” he said.
But a few things have happened at once. My father, a huge car enthusiast who used to tinker with his cars and play with them, which is what rubbed off on me, semi-retired when he was 62 and fully retired at 65. And to be honest , it’s a little emotional. say it, but he kind of got lost.
Adrian Newey has admitted for the first time that he hopes to join another Formula One team
The legendary designer’s decision to leave Red Bull in 2025 was confirmed earlier this month.
Newey spoke about his future during an interview with Eddie Jordan (right) on Thursday.
“I also asked two of the people I respect the most, Bernie (Ecclestone) and Roger Penske, what their secret is (to staying strong and healthy after retirement) and they both said that the brain is like a muscle and needs exercise.
“I’ve wanted to work in motorsport as a designer since I was eight or ten years old. I’m lucky to have fulfilled that ambition, to have got that first job and to have been in motorsport ever since.
‘Actually, every day is just a bonus. I love what I do.
‘At some point I suppose I’ll have a holiday. But like Forrest Gump said at the end of his long run, I’m feeling a little tired right now, but at some point I’ll probably get back to it.
Newey has played a major role in 13 world drivers’ championships and a dozen constructors’ titles with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.
Following Newey’s decision to leave Red Bull, McLaren boss Zak Brown responded “never say never” when asked about the possibility of signing the veteran.
Meanwhile, Williams boss James Vowles admitted he had a “light conversation” with Newey after approaching the designer about a possible future move.
Newey, who negotiated an early exit from Red Bull, can begin working with another Formula One team from early 2025.
Newey’s departure is believed to have been partly due to the controversy surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner, who was accused of coercive behavior towards a female colleague.
‘Never say never!’: McLaren boss Zak Brown refused to rule out a future move for Newey
The 65-year-old’s departure is believed to have been partly due to the controversy surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner, who was accused of coercive behavior towards a female employee.
Horner, who has persistently denied the allegations, was initially cleared of wrongdoing by Red Bull following an internal investigation, but a second investigation is underway after the whistleblower appealed the decision.
Newey added: “Leaving Red Bull was a very difficult decision, but it was one I needed to make for a huge number of reasons.” They had been my family.
“I never thought it would be big news, so to be in all the papers and on TV was almost a shock.”
