The resignation of Adrian Newey from Red Bull marks a point of no return in Formula 1. Known for his ability to maximize car performance under technical regulations, Newey has been an essential pillar in Red Bull’s success.
His departure not only raises questions about the immediate future of the energy team, which many suggest will disintegrate, but also opens a range of opportunities for other teams, especially Aston Martin, where Fernando Alonso has openly expressed his interest in working. with the legendary engineer.
Alonso and Newey are synonyms of excellence in their fields within motorsports, but they have followed parallel trajectories without meeting each other. Newey’s recent decision has shaken the market, since his talent is now a precious treasure for any team that aspires to be champion and is willing to accept the engineer’s gardening period, which will last until the first quarter of 2025.
Since joining McLaren in 2006, Alonso has come close to working with Newey on several occasions. Although these opportunities never materialized, the Spanish driver has maintained his enthusiasm for sharing a work space with the British engineer, as he commented at a press conference before the Miami Grand Prix.
Thus, Alonso has guaranteed that, if it were up to him, he would be delighted to work with the former Red Bull designer: “I have always wanted to work with Newey at least once in my life. I respect him a lot, I consider him the best, possibly, that there has always been in Formula 1.”
Despite all the praise that Alonso has given him, the driver has little power in this incorporation and has preferred to leave it in the hands of Lawrence Stroll, owner of the British team: “It is a question for Lawrence. We are very happy with our technical department. “Adrian is the best, it is Lawrence and Adrian’s decision.”
Furthermore, he stressed that the engineer “will not be moved by anyone’s individual desire” and recalled the uncertainty about the engineer’s future, since he could also choose to retire: “We don’t even know if he wants to leave Formula 1.”
