‘More than a dozen people’ who know Adrian Newey believe there is a ‘real possibility’ the design guru will join Ferrari, and have already met with representatives in London to discuss his future. We are discussing possibilities.
Having had several failed attempts to sign Newey over the decades, Ferrari could land him next season and if the Brit chooses to continue in F1, they will There are also reports that he is a favorite to win.
‘More than a dozen’ people say Newey and Ferrari have ‘real potential’
Newey will leave Red Bull by April 1 next year after spending 19 seasons with the Milton Keynes team and winning at least 12 championship titles.
Newey has designed title-winning cars for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, so it is the latter that will be more attractive to suitors. Legend and genius are two words that have been thrown around a lot since Wednesday’s announcement.
But Newey, who is in Miami this weekend with Red Bull, has “no plans” for now about his future, although Ferrari are keen to lure him to Maranello as part of their dream team with Lewis Hamilton, who will sign in 2025. He is said to be working hard on this.
Sky Sports’ Craig Slater said negotiations between the Briton and the Italian stable have already begun.
“Ferrari is the most likely candidate,” Slater told Sky Sports. “I’ve spoken to about a dozen people who know Adrian well and people connected to Ferrari, and they all think it’s a real possibility that it could happen.
“From what I understand, Adrian hasn’t decided what he’s going to do yet.
“I know there was a meeting, but I can’t confirm whether it was with Fred Vasseur, but Adrian met with Ferrari representatives in London to discuss the possibility of going to London, but it’s still in the early stages. It is in”
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“30 people” rule out Newey moving to Aston Martin
But one team that shouldn’t start clearing their desks for the 65-year-old is Aston Martin, who were rumored to have a huge offer on the table.
“A lot of people know where he’s not going,” Slater continued. “Thirty people are going to tell me it’s not an Aston Martin, it doesn’t suit him.”
When asked why Aston Martin didn’t suit him, Slater replied: So this is very much a Lawrence Stroll project.
“Maybe at this point in his career, he just doesn’t have the historical appeal.
“I think Ferrari is the easiest to understand, right?”
“Four other teams” are considered for Newey’s contract
Reports suggest Ferrari could be in the lead, but Williams driver James Vowles revealed he had had “a light conversation” with Newey. After all, it would be “negligent” to miss such an opportunity.
Martin Brundle said it was likely to be considered by multiple teams, up to four, but noted that capitalizing on Newey’s expertise would require funding and resources.
“Every team would say they don’t really talk to him because they have to,” said the nine-time F1 podium winner. “A. They might not get him, and B. They don’t want to upset the technical staff they already have with them. ‘Hey, you guys are doing a great job, but we really like the look of Adrian. There are people “New Way”.
“So they’re all going to play that game.
“I think the only team that can play against Adrian Newey has to have the budget and the resources, otherwise there’s no point in using him if they don’t have the facilities to take advantage of his experience, otherwise It’s just a waste of time and money.”
“So I think there are four other teams that are going to try very hard to get Adrian Newey, albeit at different levels and different degrees of awareness.”
As Brundle says, signing a design legend comes with a “double-edged sword.” “If you have Adrian Newey, it’s worth paying for him because he’s not on any other team – just because he’s not going to be with other players.”
To which Slater replied: “From a sporting point of view, if he can achieve that, then whatever is best to get Ferrari back into the championship.”
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