Adrian Newey confirms ‘TARGET’ to secure F1 future by ‘winter’ amidst Ferrari and Aston Martin rumors

Adrian Newey is one of the most well-respected names in the F1 paddock.

Adrian Newey confirms ‘TARGET’ to secure F1 future by ‘winter’ amidst Ferrari and Aston Martin rumors

Adrian Newey (via IMAGO)

F1 stalwart, Adrian Newey parted ways with Red Bull a few months back. Since then, he’s been working on the RB19 Hypercar project of the Austrian outfit and is slated to begin work with a new organization from the first quarter of 2025 onward.

Ferrari and Aston Martin are extremely eager to get Adrian Newey on board and thus, in recent times have been heavily linked. Amidst all the hype, Newey has come forward and shed light on his plans for the 2025 F1 season.

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Like a few F1 teams, Newey also wants to get his future secured soon, he is targeting winter to come to a final decision.

Reporter: So maybe by Autumn, winter time you'll have an idea as to what's next? 
Newey: Yeah, yeah, that's the earliest target. By then, I'll need to have made my mind up.
Adrian Newey via Sky Sports

Adrian Newey is easily one of the biggest names in the world of F1. The all-conquering RB19 was his invention amongst the many cars he has developed over the years. He has a tremendous pedigree and this is one of the main reasons why top teams like Ferrari and Aston Martin are trying their best to get him on board.

Toto Wolff’s take on Adrian Newey’s position in F1

While Newey has admitted to making up his mind by winter, Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has also recently given his take on what he thinks about the Brit’s current situation. The Austrian has huge respect for everything that Newey has achieved in F1.

Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff (via IMAGO)
No team can discount Adrian. But he needs to fit into the organization and he needs to want it. So, I think, you’ve got to always look at opportunities. It’s not like, today, we are waiting for a messiah.
Toto Wolff via Sky Sports F1

Adrian Newey has been working at the pinnacle of motor racing since the 1990s. He’s been with Red Bull from 2006 onward and has played a huge role in the team’s success. with him officially saying goodbye to the Milton-Keynes-based team by the early months of 2025, it will be fascinating to see which team he will join for next year’s F1 campaign.

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