In news sure to please Red Bull Racing Adrian Newey says he’s happy with the team and is looking forward to the new regulations which come into place next year.
“The joy of working with this team is to have been involved in taking it from the ashes of Jaguar to where we are today,” Newey told Autosport. “Having achieved some success over the last few years, the enjoyment is really in working with my colleagues in Milton Keynes, continuing to develop the way we operate with Christian [Horner].
“It has been a great ride.”
Newey, the first designer to oversee 10 F1 constructors’ championships (Williams 1992–94, 1996–97; McLaren 1998; Red Bull 2010–13) is ready for the obstacles provided by Formula 1’s new regulations.
“Next year is a huge challenge with the regulations so at the moment I’m fully focused on that.”
“The engine regulation changes are massive and it’s not at all clear whether one engine manufacturer will steal a significant advantage over the other two.
“Reliability will be a big issue, certainly at the start of the season if not for the whole season.”
You sense the mastermind might have a few tricks up his sleeve, too, as indicated by this comment: “The installation of the engine in the chassis is very complicated, so there are a lot of variables.”
He doesn’t give anything away at all, but indicates the 54-year-old still enjoys the search for ways to gain advantage over his rivals.
[Source: Autosport | Pic: Red Bull/Getty Images]