Max Verstappen has expressed his well wishes to Adrian Newey as he prepares to join Aston Martin, following confirmation that the Silverstone-based team will be Newey’s next destination after his time at Red Bull.
Aston Martin officially announced on Tuesday that Newey, who is completing his final months at Red Bull after nearly 20 years with the team, will take on the role of Managing Technical Partner starting March 1, 2025.
This marks the end of a successful partnership between Verstappen and Newey, with the Dutch driver securing all 61 of his Grand Prix victories and three World Championships in cars designed by Newey.
Newey’s move to Aston Martin coincides with a difficult period for Red Bull, who have not won a race since the Spanish Grand Prix in June, which occurred shortly after their lead designer stepped back from his F1 duties.