Is Adrian Newey finally heading to Ferrari? Recent F1 buzz suggests so. Rumors and speculations are heating up, fiercely debating Newey’s future and Williams’ potential signings.
A viral clip on social media shows Adrian Newey signing a Ferrari flag at the Monaco Grand Prix, fueling rumors about his potential move to Maranello. Newey, who announced last month he will leave Red Bull in 2025 after nearly two decades with the reigning World Champions, has been persistently linked with Ferrari. His lighthearted interaction with a fan in Monaco, encouraging him to join Ferrari, has only intensified the speculation.
Meanwhile, former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has poured cold water on Williams’ reported interest in Newey and outgoing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Steiner dismissed the idea as “wishful thinking” and cautioned that the team could look foolish if the deals don’t materialize. James Vowles, on the other hand, has been open about Williams’ ambitious recruitment efforts, openly discussing conversations with Newey and Sainz.
George Russell is optimistic about Mercedes’ future post-Lewis Hamilton. With Hamilton set to join Ferrari next year, Russell believes it will bring a “new spark for everyone” at Mercedes. He feels that Hamilton’s exit at this point, rather than after his controversial 2021 title defeat to Max Verstappen, is better for the team, offering a fresh start.
Ralf Schumacher has categorically rejected rumors of Lewis Hamilton retiring at the end of the 2024 F1 season. Despite Hamilton’s struggles this season, trailing teammate George Russell in the inter-team qualifying battle, Schumacher laughed off the retirement chatter, stating that “too much money is involved” in Hamilton’s new Ferrari deal.
Lastly, McLaren CEO Zak Brown pushed back against the conspiracy theory suggesting an anti-American bias is behind the resistance to Andretti’s proposed F1 team entry. Brown, one of the few team bosses supporting Andretti, dismissed the notion of an anti-US agenda despite the team’s formal application being rejected in January.
The F1 world is abuzz with speculations and bold claims. Whether it’s about star-studded team shifts or debunking outrageous rumors, the drama never stops.
Source: Planetf1
