Saturday's fast-paced round-up of F1 news leads to more Adrian Newey rumors on the back of a potential Red Bull exit and the latest on Carlos Sainz's proposed move to Audi.
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F1 News: Adrian Newey leaves Red Bull, Carlos Sainz joins Audi and more
Adrian Newey's comments resurface amid rumors of Red Bull withdrawal
Amid rumors that the F1 design legend is ready to quit the team, footage has resurfaced of Adrian Newey admitting that leaving Red Bull would “mean leaving my family”.
Despite the team's continued success on track, multiple reports earlier this week claimed that Newey had announced his intention to leave Red Bull, which would be a major blow to the reigning constructors' champions. .
In a podcast appearance late last year, Newey spoke at length about his deep love for Red Bull and his admiration for Ferrari.
read more: 'I'm leaving my family' – Adrian Newey's comments resurface amid rumors of Red Bull withdrawal
Audi slows down pursuit of Carlos Sainz after capturing Nico Hulkenberg
Audi are no longer looking to make a quick decision on Carlos Sainz as the outgoing Ferrari driver continues to consider his options for F1 in 2025, it has been claimed.
Ahead of Audi's long-awaited entry into F1 in 2026, Sainz has been heavily linked with a move to Sauber for next season, with the team announcing the signing of Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg on Friday.
Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Sainz is close to a deadline to accept an offer from Audi, but recent developments in the driver market mean Audi are said to be willing to wait.
read more: Details on the ramifications for Carlos Sainz's future after major Audi decision – Report
Martin Brundle issues double warning to Adrian Newey
Martin Brundle says Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull and signing for a rival would be a “double blow”, as well as giving the lucky team “access to his experience and talent” , warned that other teams would be prevented from acquiring him.
In recent weeks, it has been claimed that Newey has received contract offers from Aston Martin and Ferrari, with both teams looking to take advantage of Red Bull's current uncertainty.
Brundle believes the pursuit of Newey's signature has begun as successful teams are set to make themselves stronger and their opponents weaker.
read more: Martin Brundle insists Adrian Newey will be in a 'double whammy' if Red Bull lose their guru to a rival
Mass exodus expected if Adrian Newey leaves Red Bull
A former Ferrari engineer believes Adrian Newey's potential departure from Red Bull could spark a mass exodus from the reigning constructors' champions.
Mr Newey has been a central figure in Red Bull's success over the past 20 years, designing title-winning cars for the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.
The impact of Newey's departure has been likened to Michael Schumacher's retirement in 2006, marking the end of an era at Ferrari.
read more: Former Ferrari engineer predicts Red Bull staff will leave after Adrian Newey leaves the company
Nico Rosberg gave up his huge Mercedes salary when he retired from F1 in 2016.
Nico Rosberg has put the numbers on Mercedes' staggering salary that he left unattended with his decision to retire from F1 after the title-winning 2016 season.
Rosberg was crowned world champion in 2016, overcoming a tense final race of the season in Abu Dhabi to defeat Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton by five points.
Five days later, the German stunned the F1 world by announcing his immediate retirement ahead of the FIA ​​awards ceremony in Vienna.
read more: Nico Rosberg reveals he still has a huge salary at Mercedes even after his shocking retirement from F1