🚨 In a pivotal moment for Red Bull Racing 🔴, team principal Christian Horner assures that the team has the depth and capability to overcome the departure of two iconic figures: Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley. While these exits have made headlines, Horner emphasizes that this is an “evolution,” not a “rebuild.” 🛠️🔧
FAREWELL TO TWO KEY PILLARS 🚪👋
Last May, it was confirmed that Adrian Newey, the legendary technical designer, would leave his role in the first quarter of 2025 🗓️. Later, in September, it was revealed that Newey would join Aston Martin 🟢 as a technical managing partner, starting his new role on March 1. 🛫
Meanwhile, Jonathan Wheatley, sporting director, announced his departure in August to take a position with the Audi F1 team 🚗💨. Wheatley will officially leave Red Bull at the end of 2024 before starting a gardening leave period. 🌱⏳
RED BULL LOOKS TO THE FUTURE 🚀⏩
Despite the departures, Horner is confident that Red Bull will remain a competitive force. 💪 “The show goes on,” stated the team principal. He sees the real challenge coming in 2026, when Red Bull will unveil its own power unit 🏁⚙️, marking their most ambitious project to date. 🌟
NEW FACES, NEW ROLES 🧑💻🔄
The departure of these figures has led to a series of internal promotions:
- Steve Knowles will become the new Head of Sporting Regulations 📜, serving as a liaison with the FIA.
- Richard Wolverson takes on the role of Head of Race Operations 🏎️, managing daily track operations.
- Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s race engineer 🏆, will become Head of Race while maintaining his current role with the two-time Dutch champion. 🇳🇱
A NECESSARY SHIFT FOR GROWTH 🌱✨
Horner sees these changes as a natural progression. “Sometimes, an organization that stagnates fails to move forward,” he stated. According to the Briton, this shift presents an opportunity for team veterans to take on greater responsibilities and emerge as new leaders. 🏅🔥
FOCUS ON THE 2025 SEASON ⏳🏆
While the road ahead won’t be without challenges, Red Bull remains steadfast in its goal to stay at the pinnacle of motorsport 🥇. With a renewed structure and strategic focus, the team aims to exceed expectations and continue leaving its mark on Formula 1. 🌍💨
