Horner provides more information about the role held by Newey
The question of the engineer renewal within Red Bull is no longer really a question. The British engineer who arrived in 2005 will continue to leave his mark within the Austrian racing team, now accompanied by experienced engineers.
The iconic designer of the Red Bull cars since 2005 is not done with F1. A true key player over the past 15 years, his legacy will be remembered no matter what happens. Since his arrival, Red Bull has accumulated 5 constructors’ titles and 6 drivers’ titles.
But his impact in F1 doesn’t stop there. Before Red Bull, he was already renowned in the paddock. In the 90s, he worked on 6 cars that were crowned world champions.
The interest for Red Bull to keep him within their ranks for as long as possible is therefore immense. Newey will retain a role as technical director and oversee the progress of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team, their advanced technology activities, and their new “Powertrains” division. Autosport revealed this information today without citing official sources.
Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, also praises the merits of Adrian Newey: “He has played a fundamental role since the beginning of our partnership. He covers many areas and it’s fantastic to be able to rely on his experience and knowledge, as well as the way he works with the young talents.”
A cornerstone with technical managers
Horner believes that the structure of Red Bull, where Newey collaborates with key figures such as F1 technical director Pierre Wache and engine department head Ben Hodgkinson, has enabled him to make the most of his skills.
« I think Pierre, on the chassis side, is doing an excellent job,” added Horner. « Ben Hodgkinson, head of the ‘Powertrains’ division, is doing a fantastic job, and Rob Gray is taking care of advanced technologies,” concluded Horner.
He is as motivated as he has always been. It is evident that he is very interested in what is happening in the field of power units and Red Bull Advanced Technology. Therefore, he covers the three pillars of the Milton Keynes campus, adds Horner in an interview with Autosport.
Horner also stated that Newey was thrilled by the prospect of Red Bull producing its own engines from 2026. This means that the team would design its entire package for the first time in its history.
Newey is no longer employed by Red Bull. He works as a consultant but still has an exclusivity contract with the Austrian team. It is this exclusivity that seems to have been acquired by Horner.
