According to Auto Motor und Sport and BBC Sport, the Chief Technical Officer of the Milton Keynes-based outfit has told team members of his intention to move on, possibly to work as a designer for a rival such as Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes or Aston Martin as has been rumoured.
Whether this will be an immediate resignation, at the end of the current season or until his contract expires at the conclusion of the 2025 season remains to be seen.
Despite leading both Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in 2024 and coming into the current season as defending Champions, Newey is apparently unhappy with the work environment at Red Bull.
This decision most likely has something to do with the controversy surrounding Team Principal Christian Horner, who was investigated for sexual harassment and alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.
Horner vehemently denied these claims, the investigation was concluded with no charges and the female member was suspended from the team. However, the accusations didn’t stop there, as rifts between Horner and senior advisor Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen’s father Jos were torn open.
The 65-year-old has enjoyed unprecedented success with Red Bull, helping them to six Constructors’ crowns and seven Drivers’ Titles. They have dominated Formula 1 for the past three years, and cruised to 21 wins in 22 rounds last year courtesy primarily of star driver Verstappen.
There has still been no response from Red Bull or Newey regarding this new development. More to follow.
Feature Image Credit: Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
According to Auto Motor und Sport and BBC Sport, the Chief Technical Officer of the Milton Keynes-based outfit has told team members of his intention to move on, possibly to work as a designer for a rival such as Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes or Aston Martin as has been rumoured.
Whether this will be an immediate resignation, at the end of the current season or until his contract expires at the conclusion of the 2025 season remains to be seen.
Despite leading both Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in 2024 and coming into the current season as defending Champions, Newey is apparently unhappy with the work environment at Red Bull.
This decision most likely has something to do with the controversy surrounding Team Principal Christian Horner, who was investigated for sexual harassment and alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.
Horner vehemently denied these claims, the investigation was concluded with no charges and the female member was suspended from the team. However, the accusations didn’t stop there, as rifts between Horner and senior advisor Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen’s father Jos were torn open.
The 65-year-old has enjoyed unprecedented success with Red Bull, helping them to six Constructors’ crowns and seven Drivers’ Titles. They have dominated Formula 1 for the past three years, and cruised to 21 wins in 22 rounds last year courtesy primarily of star driver Verstappen.
There has still been no response from Red Bull or Newey regarding this new development. More to follow.
Feature Image Credit: Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
