July 17th 2024.
Adrian Newey, a legendary car designer in Formula 1, is highly regarded as the greatest in the sport's history. Many teams have been vying for his services, with Ferrari being one of the top contenders. However, it seems their chances of securing Newey have taken a major hit, much to the disappointment of seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton.
Newey recently announced his departure from Red Bull after 18 successful years as their chief technical officer. His impressive track record includes helping Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull win a combined 13 drivers' titles and 12 constructors' titles. As he becomes available for hire in March, the question of where he will go next has sparked a great deal of interest.
One of Newey's long-held dreams is to work with Ferrari and Hamilton, both of whom he has never had the opportunity to collaborate with. With Hamilton's recent contract signing with the legendary Italian team, and his expressed desire to work with Newey, it seemed like a perfect match. However, according to reports from BBC Sport, the chances of this dream team coming together have greatly diminished due to Newey's potential salary demands.
At Red Bull, Newey was earning a staggering £10 million per year, a figure that Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna is not willing to meet. Additionally, there are concerns that Newey's level of control and influence within the team may become too much to handle. As a result, Ferrari's chances of acquiring Newey seem to have dwindled significantly.
While Ferrari may have lost their grip on Newey, other teams are still in the running to secure his services. Aston Martin, owned by Lawrence Stroll, has emerged as a potential destination for the 65-year-old designer. Stroll is determined to assemble a team of top talent to propel his British team to championship contention. In fact, there have been reports of Newey being given a "secret" tour of Aston Martin's new factory.
Interestingly, Newey has not only expressed a desire to work with Hamilton, but also with two-time champion Fernando Alonso. However, Alonso recently extended his contract with Aston Martin until 2026, dampening the possibility of a collaboration with Newey. The team has also downplayed any speculation surrounding the designer, stating that they have no announcements to make at this time.
As the Hungarian Grand Prix approaches, teams and drivers are gearing up for an exciting race weekend. Hamilton, fresh off his long-awaited win at Silverstone, will be looking to make it two in a row. As for Newey, his next move remains a mystery, but one thing is for sure - his expertise and talent will be greatly missed at Red Bull.
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