Eleven constructors championships, with three different teams and seven drivers championships. There is no one on the grid that can boast these numbers. These numbers make him one of the most decorated individuals in the sport’s history. We are not talking about a driver or a team principal. We are talking about one of the most influential men behind the scenes guiding the teams to success, Adrian Newey. Often considered a genius, the British engineer is an integral part of the Red Bull team. However, according to reports, his term with the team might end, and the fans beg their respective teams to pounce on this opportunity.
The British engineer has given multiple teams throughout his career championship-winning pedigree. His work at Red Bull has already seen the team win five constructors and six drivers championships. The RB18 was a revelation, and even Lewis Hamilton attested to that fact. The genius of Newey is unparalleled and his contribution is unquestionable.
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However, according to a report on Twitter Newey’s term at Red Bull might be coming to an end as his contract expiration nears. There have been no reports from the Milton Keynes camp about a possible renewal so far. There is no doubt the Austrian team would want to keep hold of their engineering genius. However, a desire for a new challenge could see Newey change teams.
The fans are banking on this aspect and begging their respective teams to acquire the services of the British maestro.
Fans beg their teams to snatch Adrian Newey up from Red Bull as his contract is set to expire
As soon as the fans came across this news on Twitter, everyone placed their bids for the British engineer. The Red Bull fans put their faith in their team for his contract renewal. On the other hand, Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren fans made their pleas to their respective team to sign the genius.
I'll be shocked if it isn't renewed.
— Aditya Burli 🇮🇳 (@agburli) March 28, 2023
How much do you need @redbullracing ? We want Adrian for the rest of our life. ❤️💙
— Pai Abundis (@Abundis_15) March 28, 2023
One fan shared their observation of Newey staking various cars on the grid during race weekends.
He's been standing by other cars and quietly observing, maybe staking out the next challenge.
— 5LightsGoGoGo (@5LightsGoGoGo) March 28, 2023
Could this be a sign of his desire to find a new challenge? Well, some Ferrari fans believe so and began pleading.
Does he want another 20 million bucks ? If so , Ferrari will give it to him
— Guy Boucher (@No_Name_Acct) March 28, 2023
@ScuderiaFerrari you know what to do
— Y²⁰ (@Blanco_CL16) March 28, 2023
A Mercedes fan also chimed in, especially after the W13 disaster class.
@MercedesAMGF1 hire him please
— Mit (@MitPat_) March 28, 2023
Extremely desperate McLaren fans also begged after the news broke.
I’m on my knees McLaren. I can’t take you seriously but if you get this man I will take your claims of a good car soon very truly https://t.co/7xmOSq9C5c
— Days till Bobby has his last game (@BlessedBobby_) March 29, 2023
Return to McLaren 👀
— asatuck 🇩🇪🏴 ( 💍 to MCL60 ) (@asatuckwell) March 28, 2023
Following the trend, some Aston Martin fans predicted Lawrence Stroll would poach another Red Bull engineer.
Laurence Stroll is already writing that check.
— Sebastian Vidaurre Larravide (@SebaVidaurreL) March 28, 2023
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* @AstonMartinF1 enters the chat *
— Scribbling Brit (@scribblingbrit) March 29, 2023
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Say what you will, but if Newey decides to leave RBR for a new challenge, there will be massive repercussions. This would also add an interesting twist to an already juicy upper management’s silly season.