Does his future lie with Ferrari and Hamilton? Top designer Newey leaves Red Bull and Verstappen after controversy surrounding Horner | Sport

Newey’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2025, but he believes he can negotiate a departure so he can join another team from next season. A blow for world champion Verstappen, because it is not without reason that he is called the ‘Wizard’ in the paddock.

During his career at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, the man signed more unbeatable machines than there are fingers on which to count them. He also liked being at Red Bull, until the unrest arose around Christian Horner. Newey is said to have turned away from the team boss, because he strongly disapproves of the entire situation surrounding the alleged transgressive behavior. Newey is a man who doesn’t want any hassle and above all wants to enjoy his job. That is no longer the case with his current employer. He no longer has to do it for the money. He has been paid better than many drivers for years, according to various sources between 10 and 15 million euros per year.

His future would lie with Ferrari. According to the most recent rumors, a contract is ready for him in Italy. Newey has never made it a secret that he wants to work with Lewis Hamilton one day. In recent weeks, more and more signs have pointed towards the red team. Newey was spotted in the dilapidated airport of Bologna. Indeed: the closest to Maranello, Ferrari headquarters. And when Newey recently said in a podcast that he regretted never having worked for Ferrari, an F1 fan posted a message to ‘X’: “Imagine if Newey were allowed to design Hamilton’s Ferrari…” The tweet was immediately liked by a certain Amanda from England. Amanda Newey, yes, the wife of…