Adrian Newey, captured wearing a smile, is seen on camera during the 2019 Italian Grand Prix, embracing happier moments.
In truth, there was only one F1 news story in town on Tuesday as those rumours that Adrian Newey is poised to leave Red Bull became a helluva lot more concrete.
However, we are still providing you with your typical five news stories in the nightly roundup, so let’s jump right in…
F1 news: Huge Adrian Newey Red Bull update
Red Bull poised to announce Adrian Newey exit?
It is highly expected that Adrian Newey will officially leave Red Bull, and an announcement regarding this matter is anticipated to be made before the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
Last week, reports circulated stating that Newey had indicated his desire to depart from Red Bull after leading the team to remarkable success in Formula 1 since his arrival from McLaren in 2006.
After discussions with the team, Newey has reportedly submitted his resignation, as reported by several sources on Tuesday.
Read more: Massive Adrian Newey update with Red Bull statement ‘imminent’ – report
Adrian Newey tipped to choose Aston Martin move over Ferrari
Once Adrian Newey’s departure is officially confirmed, the competition to secure the renowned F1 design genius’s signature is expected to escalate.
There are rumors circulating that the 65-year-old has been approached by Aston Martin and Ferrari, as both teams are eager to take advantage of the current uncertainty within Red Bull.
In a potentially unexpected twist, Newey, who has previously expressed his disappointment at never collaborating with Fernando Alonso, is rumored to decline Ferrari and choose Aston Martin instead.
Read more: Aston Martin or Ferrari? Adrian Newey’s next move predicted amid Red Bull exit rumours
Bernie Ecclestone’s verdict on Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari
Bernie Ecclestone, the ex-Formula 1 boss, has criticized Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025, deeming it “strange” and suggesting that Hamilton’s strong personality makes him challenging to handle.
In February, Hamilton stunned the F1 community with a major announcement: he will be leaving Mercedes, concluding his lengthy and triumphant partnership, to embark on a new journey with Ferrari starting from F1 2025.
Ecclestone has openly expressed his opinion on the switch, strongly criticizing Hamilton’s “ego.”
Read more: ‘Too much of a handful’ – ‘Selfish’ Lewis Hamilton criticised over ‘strange’ Ferrari F1 2025 move
Mario Andretti speaks exclusively to PlanetF1.com
Mario Andretti recently provided an update on Andretti Global’s aspirations of joining the F1 grid in the near future during an exclusive interview with Thomas Maher of PlanetF1.com.
Andretti has been attempting to secure an F1 entry for quite some time. However, in January, the team faced a setback when the sport’s commercial rights holder rejected their formal application.
Undeterred, Andretti is moving forward with their plans, and the 1978 World Champion has given them an exclusive update.
Read more: Exclusive update: Andretti’s talks with F1 since brutal rejection letter issued
Aston Martin request right of review
Aston Martin has filed a request for a reevaluation of the penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso following his incident with Carlos Sainz during the Sprint race in China.
Alonso received an unjust penalty, according to the majority of impartial observers, following his collision with Sainz during the Shanghai sprint race. The case involving Aston Martin is scheduled to be reviewed during the Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Read more: Aston Martin throw Chinese Sprint result into doubt with right to review request
