Kravitz Refutes Newey Retirement Rumors: “Retirement Talk is Incorrect”
Ted Kravitz from Sky Sports F1 recently dispelled rumors circulating about Adrian Newey’s potential retirement from Formula 1. Since the news of his departure from Red Bull was announced, speculations about Newey’s future have been constant, with suggestions that he might decide to retire after an illustrious career.
Kravitz, however, strongly disagrees with these conjectures. In his post-race notebook at Silverstone, he shared his observations about Newey’s continued presence in the paddocks and his active involvement in the teams’ cars.
“I have to talk about Adrian Newey,” Kravitz began. “Surprisingly, he continues to come to the races and still walks around the Red Bull paddock, observing the car he’s no longer in charge of with his notebook and making notes about the Red Bull to take wherever he goes.”
Kravitz emphasized that the idea of Newey retiring is highly unlikely. He pointed out that Newey appears to be preparing for a new role, analyzing the work of all teams with their cars throughout this season.
“So, wherever he goes, whether it’s Aston Martin, Ferrari, or less likely now Williams, Mercedes, or McLaren, he’s clearly still showing up in Red Bull gear, preparing for his future job,” Kravitz added.
Despite no longer being allowed to participate in Red Bull meetings, Kravitz found it intriguing that Newey persists in remaining active behind the scenes.
At 64 years old, Adrian Newey is recognized as one of the most influential designers in Formula 1 history, having played crucial roles in McLaren’s and, more recently, Red Bull’s success. His ability to create winning cars has earned him multiple world championships, making him an iconic figure in motorsport.
While rumors about his future continue to circulate, Kravitz made it clear that, based on his observations, Newey is not close to retirement. His constant presence at Formula 1 events suggests he is determined to continue contributing to the sport he loves.
With the season ongoing and the driver and technical market heated, the next chapter in Adrian Newey’s career will certainly be closely followed by the Formula 1 community, eager to see where his exceptional talent will lead him next.
