Adrian Newey, Formula One’s most sought-after designer, wants to leave champions Red Bull, according to media reports on Thursday.
A Red Bull spokesperson said Newey was contracted until at least the end of 2025 “and we are unaware of him joining any other team.”
The BBC reported, however, that the 65-year-old believed he could negotiate an exit to work for another team from next season.
Newey, whose cars have won 25 drivers’ and constructors’ championships for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, could not be immediately reached for comment.
The BBC and Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport both reported that the Briton had told Red Bull he wanted to move on after allegations about team principal Christian Horner.
Horner was cleared in February of alleged misconduct toward a female employee, who has lodged an appeal against the outcome.
Red Bull are currently dominant with triple world champion Max Verstappen, but Newey has been a regular target for top teams.
He has been reluctant to leave England, where most of the teams are based.
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