“Should Have Paid $1,070,000,000”: Ferrari Criticized for Failing to Sign Red Bull Mastermind as Max Verstappen Executes Masterplan

Red Bull is a team of masterminds and great talents. Like a well-oiled machine, they are super-efficiently progressing with each passing race weekend. But if you look at the bigger picture, today’s success is a compounded effect of hiring and training the right people over many years. In contrast, their rivals, Ferrari look like a complete mess. But all of this could’ve been the other way around if Ferrari snatched away the architect behind Max Verstappen’s success.

The RB19 is an absolute delight to watch on the racetrack. And we’re sure Verstappen feels the same when he’s driving it. The results speak for themselves. And a major chunk of credit goes to Adrian Newey, RB’s CTO. On the other hand, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggling with the rear of their SF-23 also speak for the lack of expertise of their team. Ex-Ferrari manager, Peter Windsor has criticized the Maranello outfit for missing out on signing Newey years ago.

On his YouTube channel, Windsor said, “Ferrari should have paid Adrian 1 billion Euros ($1.070 billion) 4 years ago and now they’d be winning Grands Prix and championships and everyone be happy.” Not just this, Windsor also shut the door on a potential poaching attempt by Ferrari. He said, “Adrian’s a bit older now and I can’t image he’d ever want to go to Ferrari and all the hassle that involves, regardless of the money. So, that opportunity is gone.”

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Red Bull and the 2x champ made the right moves in their journey and hence, the mammoth achievements. Even a former 3x World champion has lauded the Dutchman for his successes.

Sir Jackie Stewart hails Max Verstappen as the Pinnacle of racing excellence

After his 10th consecutive win this season, at the Italian GP, Max Verstappen cemented his name in the history books of F1. But the journey to this mountain-top of success started at the young age of 17. With 8 years of experience to the Dutchman’s name, 3-time world champion, Jackie Stewart believes that he is unstoppable.

“Typically, drivers develop until their late twenties,” Stewart told BILD. “But to be honest: I don’t see much room for Verstappen to improve. No matter whether it’s raining, windy, or hot – Max gets the absolute maximum out of the car everywhere.”

One person’s gain is another person’s loss – the Adrian Newey situation clearly depicts this phrase. Max Verstappen is shining while Ferrari rots in a puddle of inconsistency.

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