Mike Seymour, Staff Writer
There’s no denying that Ferrari is the romantic next move for Newey – a tempting box he has yet to tick and a coveted line he has yet to add to his incredible CV. Newey himself admitted last year that he holds some “emotional” regret at not previously heading to Maranello, while namechecking seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton – who will join Ferrari in 2025 – as a driver it would have been “fabulous” to work with. All the stars seem to be aligning, then…
Well, while this would be a sensational story for the sport, and potentially offer Newey a perfect combination of F1 and supercar projects, it almost feels too simple.
Asked in Miami about the prospect of Newey heading to the team following his Red Bull exit, current Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc echoed comments from future team mate Hamilton by stating that the legendary designer would be an “amazing” addition. But there was also an important side note.
“We are a really, really good team already,” he said. “In the last seven to eight months we have done incredible progress.”
ANALYSIS: Adrian Newey’s Red Bull exit is confirmed – what next for the star designer?
Sure, Newey would undoubtedly have a positive impact on the Scuderia and help to make “the difference”, in Leclerc’s words, but romance aside, is that enough of a challenge? One option that could give Newey the best of both worlds is a return to Williams, who offer a personal connection, the rich history that goes with one of F1’s most famous names, are based in the UK and have been working hard to climb up the grid.
Newey would not be stepping into an operation whose production line boasts recent, race-winning cars, but one without a point on the board so far this season. Indeed, with the significant 2026 regulation changes on the horizon, rather than working to keep a competitive force at the sharp end, he could play a leading role in James Vowles’s quest to awaken a sleeping giant and catapult Williams back to their glory days.
Or the 65-year-old could go against all our comments, take his new boat around the world and enjoy a well-earned retirement.
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