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Adrian Newey's secret deal with Red Bull—Is this a masterstroke or a desperate move?

When will Adrian Newey announce his future team? This question has surely bugged your mind. After all, the king of aerodynamics is shifting teams. Currently, Aston Martin is a leading contender on the list of potential new squads for him. Rumors suggest that September will bring several major announcements, including news about Newey’s future, which could very well involve AMR.

But how reliable are these rumors? While gossip often swirls in motorsports, some speculations do turn out to be accurate. However, Adrian Newey’s manager has hinted at a different piece of news that might shift the focus from the current team change rumors. What could this new development be?

Eddie Jordan, the F1 royalty, excels in multiple areas. The 76-year-old Irishman, always closely associated with F1, has transitioned from being a former team boss to managing the Aero Wizard. Former driver, David Coulthard wanted to know where Adrian Newey was going for the future. On the Formula For Success podcast, Jordan revealed: “There are agreements to be honored and that is- it was an agreement with Red Bull that we have as regards releasing of any future ideas that we may be doing so that will be adhered to and it will be respected 100%.” It seems, Adrian Newey has a pact with Red Bull that he won’t release any information about his future for now. The aerodynamics maestro is keeping his word, delaying any announcements about his next move.

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Moreover, “The reality is that he will be given the time to make his decision, and when there’s something to say, he will say it. If he doesn’t say it, I’ll say it, but I think it’ll be him. It’s always going to be his decision,” shared Eddie Jordan. Of course, who other than Newey has a say on his future? No one. He knows best, which team will benefit his creations the most. Therefore the suspense will remain for the time being. Meanwhile, what is Adrian Newey up to these days?

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How is Adrian Newey spending his time nowadays?

Pierre Wache has taken over Adrian Newey’s duties as Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer. This means the design genius has lots of spare time to ponder upon his next step in F1. But no, Newey is working on the RB17 hypercar. “He thinks it’s great, as indeed he has built other cars before, and I dare say that it’s something that will be on his mind to see,” shared the former F1 team boss.

Most importantly, Adrian Newey is enjoying the summer holidays. Eddie Jordan revealed, “At the moment, he just wants to enjoy summer, like what he has seen when he was a student and stuff like that, and feel free.” After over three decades in the F1 paddock, monotony and exhaustion have likely set in for Adrian Newey. To combat this, he’s been spending quality time with his family, going on road trips around the UK, and more. You might even catch glimpses of his vacation on social media. At 65, Newey is taking the opportunity to relive his boyhood days and enjoy a well-deserved break from the racing circuit.

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Adrian Newey's secret deal with Red Bull—Is this a masterstroke or a desperate move?

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So, as of now, we will get to know nothing about Red Bull’s former tech chief’s future. This also means, that even if he has signed with Aston Martin, no information will be revealed and no announcement will be made. The suspense will elevate to new levels as fans will be desperate to know everything about Adrian Newey’s next team. And this brings back the question: Where will Adrian Newey go in the future? Share below.