“And what better time to go than with the run of form that we’ve had over the last couple of seasons, with the way that the team is performing? He’s stepping aside, not leaving the company, but stepping aside from Formula 1 while we’re right at the top of our game.
“We’ll be very sad to see him go, he’s been an immense part of our team over the last pretty much two decades. It’ll be with sadness that we see him depart but also everything… the show goes on.”
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As for where Newey might end up next, with his name being linked to a host of teams, including Ferrari and Aston Martin, Horner underlined his earlier suggestion that the 65-year-old is keen to initially take a break from life in the fast lane.
“I think he’s earned that right to have a bit of time out, spend some time with his wife and family, and that’s what he’s very keen to do,” Horner commented.
“Then if he decides that he wants to have another run at F1, who knows?
“The ironic thing is, Adrian’s always hated every single regulation change, and 2026 is a unique one because it’s both chassis and engine regs, but it’s a very different world these days with the cost cap and the restrictions that we have on resource.”
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