Should Adrian Newey finally join Ferrari now?
Sunday’s fast-paced F1 news roundup includes a new hint that Adrian Newey’s future lies with Ferrari and talk of a potential double signing for Williams, which could change the team’s fortunes.
We have no time to spare, so let’s jump right in…
F1 news: Adrian Newey to Ferrari, Williams signings and more
Adrian Newey ‘signs’ for Ferrari at Monaco Grand Prix
Rumours continue to circulate about Adrian Newey’s potential move to Maranello, as a video circulating on social media shows him signing a Ferrari flag.
Ever since it was revealed last month that Newey will depart from Red Bull in F1 2025 after serving as their crucial member for 19 years, strong speculations have emerged associating him with a potential move to Ferrari.
The internet has taken notice of his response when a fan encouraged him to join Ferrari while in Monaco.
Read next: Adrian Newey to Ferrari rumours grow as Monaco fan footage emerges
Guenther Steiner questions Williams’ Adrian Newey, Carlos Sainz pursuit
Guenther Steiner, the former team principal of Haas, has dismissed the idea of Williams’ interest in Adrian Newey and outgoing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz as mere “wishful thinking.”
He is concerned that the team might appear quite foolish if both deals fail to materialize.
In recent weeks, James Vowles has openly discussed Williams’ ambitious recruitment drive, shedding light on the team’s conversations with Newey and Sainz.
According to Steiner, it is not advisable for a team leader to openly disclose information about negotiations.
Read more: Guenther Steiner questions Williams ‘wishful thinking’ amid Adrian Newey, Carlos Sainz rumours
George Russell predicts post-Lewis Hamilton ‘spark’ for Mercedes
George Russell is optimistic that Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in F1 2025 will bring a fresh energy to Mercedes.
Hamilton will be leaving Mercedes after this season, as he confirmed in February that he has signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari starting from next year.
According to Russell, Hamilton’s departure is viewed as an opportunity for the team to start anew. He believes it is advantageous that Hamilton is leaving now instead of after potentially losing the F1 2021 championship to Verstappen, as that would have posed challenges for the team.
Read more: George Russell: Lewis Hamilton exit ‘a fresh start’ and ‘new spark’ for Mercedes
Ralf Schumacher scoffs at Lewis Hamilton retirement claim
Ralf Schumacher, a six-time race winner, outright dismissed an “absurd” rumor suggesting that Lewis Hamilton might retire from Formula 1 in 2024.
Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes isn’t going as intended, as he finds himself trailing George Russell by a significant margin of 7-1 in the inter-team qualifying challenge at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Schumacher dismissed the idea of Hamilton retiring after this season, stating that the financial stakes are too high due to his Ferrari agreement.
Read more: The ‘completely absurd’ Lewis Hamilton retirement theory linked to Ferrari move
Andretti F1 conspiracy theory rejected
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, has dismissed the conspiracy theory suggesting that F1’s reluctance towards the proposed Andretti team is driven by an anti-American bias.
Andretti has encountered significant opposition from F1’s commercial rights holder and the existing 10 teams in their quest to obtain an F1 entry, resulting in the rejection of the team’s formal application in January.
Dismissing any claims of an anti-US agenda, Brown, one of the rare team bosses to openly support Andretti, has voiced his support for him.
Read more: Andretti block conspiracy theory torn apart as 11th F1 team battle wages on
