Adrian Newey expressed his dissatisfaction after a frustrating performance at the Miami GP and announced his departure from Red Bull. Newey, who has been instrumental to the team’s success since 2005, leaving the team could have serious consequences given the upcoming regulatory changes. The 65-year-old Brit revealed that he was treated improperly by the team when the announcement was made.
Newey’s departure from Red Bull was a surprise and he had to quickly address the rumors surrounding him. Nevertheless, he still had to be present with the team on the pit wall. Newey described the day as difficult and the Grand Prix itself as strange, as he was there for a “strategic role.”
Although Newey was not directly involved in the team’s engineering decisions, the whole Grand Prix weekend was frustrating for him. He was not allowed to attend any engineering meetings and felt he was being used for press and public relations purposes by Red Bull.
The news of Newey’s departure was also a shock to him. After 19 years of service, he did not expect the news to be revealed in this way. He expected a better farewell. The intensity of his work with the team made the news a major event, appearing in newspapers and on television.
Red Bull will certainly feel the impact of Newey’s absence until 2026. The team enjoyed great success during the ground effect era, but if Newey decides to join another constructor, such as Ferrari or Mercedes, this could pose a serious challenge to the Austrian team.
