Newey to Audi: 'There are a few names we would like to have in our team'

16:00, 29 Apr 2024
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Adrian Newey is expected to tell Red Bull Racing in the coming days that he wants to leave the team. When the British designer will quit Max Verstappen's team is one of the big question marks at the moment. It's not only important for Red Bull, but other teams in the paddock because they are keen to sign Newey. This was already known from Aston Martin and Ferrari, and Audi are now also hinting they would like to hire Newey.

Audi will be the newest factory team on the Formula 1 grid from 2026 when they take over Sauber. They are currently at work fine-tuning the first Audi power unit, which was already fully running on the test bench a year ago. But the road to success is still long for the German manufacturer. In an extensive interview with Auto, Motor und Sport, Andrea Seidl, the driving force behind Audi's F1 project, is asked whether Adrian Newey could be the missing piece in the puzzle.

Newey meets Audi's criteria

To that, the German responded, "Obviously, there are one or two names in the Formula 1 circus that you would like to have in the team. Someone who not only brings know-how, but also attracts attention because of his popularity. On the other hand, Formula 1 is not a one-man show. We think it is important to put together a strong team with the right attitude with the aim of achieving something together."

Seidl is convinced that the Audi project is of interest to the best people in the business, and he is confident that at the start of the '26 season, the right people will be in place within the organisation under construction. "I am confident that with the right development and expansion of the team and the future operation within the budget cap, we will very quickly make strides towards the top five teams," Seidl said.

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44-8xLegend 29 April 2024 at 20:15+ 32844

In tomorrows news... Newey to Williams. :)

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Divergent2 29 April 2024 at 17:31+ 21328

Coming race weekend Horner will announce that Newey is staying with Redbull and this drama created for Netflix will stop?.

Cristi Tab 29 April 2024 at 17:06+ 1932

Until now Newey has been ”walked ”by the media at the most important F1 minus Mclaren...

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J41L 29 April 2024 at 16:21+ 23571

"When the British designer will quit Max Verstappen's team" Not only WHEN, but most importantly IF! There has been nothing but rumours and yet the media makes it look like the decision has been taken. This behavior reminds me of a very well known person in here who also takes rumours and gossip for facts. Other than that, which team doesn't would like to sign Newey? Not sure this really needs an article to basically tell what is obvious.

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44-8xLegend 29 April 2024 at 16:37+ 32844

There's an article on this site you missed. Don't forget to put your 2 cents there. Now how would you know about this well known person if you ignore their posts? And why even see fit to mention this person? If this was untrue, Red Bull and/or Newey would surely have moved to deny it by now. Tumbleweed. Horners inappropriate behaviour was rumour too. For some, it still is. :) Who has taken if for facts anyway? And what evidence do you have for this? I've not seen any.

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J41L 29 April 2024 at 17:07+ 23571

Oh look who's replying to me. I knew Mr this comment is hidden still likes me. Have a nice day too ?

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44-8xLegend 29 April 2024 at 20:17+ 32844

Can't resist with your usual response either I see. :) A shame you can't man up enough to debate with me. But I understand. You know when you've met your match and you want no part of it.

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J41L 29 April 2024 at 21:05+ 23571

Oh Mr this comment is hidden is seeking love today ? Don't worry, I will not tell anyone ?