Christian Horner reveals why Adrian Newey turned down Ferrari after ‘looking at’ a move

Christian Horner disclosed that Adrian Newey seriously contemplated a move to Ferrari in 2014 due to frustrations with Renault's engine performance. This led Red Bull to create an Advanced Technologies division, allowing Newey to explore other design interests, including sailing and road cars, which helped alleviate his dissatisfaction.

Despite Newey's interest, he stayed with Red Bull for another decade, witnessing their resurgence with Max Verstappen. In 2024, he left Red Bull for Aston Martin, where he faces similar challenges with Honda engines, reminiscent of his earlier struggles with Renault.