The deal between Adrian Newey and Aston Martin is finalized. This news means Aston Martin has outmaneuvered several teams, including Ferrari.
After it was announced that Newey would leave Red Bull Racing, Ferrari seemed like a strong contender to sign him. However, the deal with Ferrari never happened, and Motorsport.com thinks they know why.
Newey Chooses Aston Martin
Ferrari’s interest faded once Aston Martin made their offer. Sources say Ferrari didn’t want to enter a bidding war with Aston Martin. So, team principal Frederic Vasseur decided against pursuing Newey and chose to restructure the technical staff differently. There are doubts if Ferrari ever seriously considered taking a chance on Newey at all.
Rumors suggest Newey will earn €30 million annually at Aston Martin. It’s unlikely Ferrari could match that amount. Plus, Newey wasn’t interested in moving to Italy frequently. Staying in Britain with Aston Martin, based in Silverstone, was more appealing to him.
Ferrari wanted Newey to work full-time, but he prefers a consulting role like he had at Red Bull Racing. At Aston Martin, he is expected to get such a role, although nothing official has been confirmed yet.
Fans might feel curious about how this decision will impact the future of these teams.
In the end, it’s clear that both money and work preferences played big roles in Newey’s choice. What do you think about this move?
