Alexandre
The Formula 1 is a world where strategies are not just limited to the circuits, but also extend behind the scenes, particularly in the transfer market. After Lewis Hamilton's signaturethe Scuderia Ferrari could sign a second key element. Recently, rumors from Germany have shaken the paddock: Adrian Newey, the technical mastermind behind Red Bull Racing's successesis said to be in advanced negotiations with Scuderia Ferrari.
As the Red Bull team faces an internal power struggle between the Thai and Austrian factions, accentuated by Christian Horner's uncertain situation, we are witnessing a climate that could provoke an exodus of the team's emblematic figures. Among the rumours circulating in the corridors, the possibility of Max Verstappen's departure for Mercedes is attracting a great deal of attention, but it's this Adrian Newey's future is now the focus of speculation.
Newey, absent from Melbourne and recently the subject of rumours marginalizing him within the team for budgetary reasons, nevertheless seemed to be firmly anchored at Red Bull, even more so after a contract extension signed last May. However, a recent revelation by BILD overturns this perception, indicating that discussions between the British designer and Ferrari are already well underway.
Despite the challenges that such a move from Italy to England would represent for Newey and his family, the Colchester native, with 25 major titles to his name, has never hidden his ambition to work with Lewis Hamilton and for the Prancing Horse marque. This dream could become reality as early as 2025, should Newey decide to leave Milton Keynes for Maranello.
This situation is all the more interesting given that Red Bull team principal Christian Horner recently stated that no one can be forced to stay with a team against his or her will. These words take on a particular resonance today, when Verstappen and Newey also in Aston Martin's sightswho wanted to build a "super team".
In this context, the prospect of see Newey join Ferrari raises many questions. How will Red Bull, a team accustomed to dominating the F1 world, react to the possible departure of one of its most emblematic figures? Could Ferrari regain its former lustre with the arrival of a man who has repeatedly demonstrated his understanding of aerodynamic regulations?
One thing's for sure: if these negotiations come to a successful conclusion, it will mark the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of Formula 1, with Ferrari, Lewis Hamiton, perhaps Adrien Newey and, why not? Pierre Waché also in Scuderia's sights.