At the beginning of the year, RedBull boss Christian Horner admitted that Adrian Newey took a step back in the Austrian team. At the moment, in Formula 1, it is assumed that one of the best designers of the Grand Circus may end up in the rival Mercedes.

According to Damon Hill, Adrian Newey (RedBull) could end up at Mercedes

In mid-February, Christian Horner talked about Newey taking a step back. He did not speak of a “goodbye” but admitted that the engineer will no longer be at the forefront of the team that currently dominates Formula 1.

1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill provides interesting information: Adrian Newey will be tempted by a new adventure in the Grand Circus, this time in Mercedes.

Having been in a clear slump for the past two seasons (with a significant gap to RedBull, Ferrari and also Aston Martin), Mercedes will receive unexpected help from one of the best designers in recent F1 history.

According to Damon Hill, the deal between Newey and RedBull will expire in the near future, leaving the way open for a change of camp: the rival camp.

“His recipe for success is incredible. Every team he was in won the drivers’ title, the constructors’ title, we lost their series. He is a key character and what he can offer any team is invaluable,” he says. Damon Hill.

Continuing his speech, the 1996 world champion recalls a recent incident at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

“I can’t ignore what he did in Bahrain: he stood in front of the Mercedes car and looked at its front wings.

Anyone who knows Adrian will say, wait, you have the most powerful single-seater on the track, and you’re studying the front wing of the Mercedes ones?” he adds. Damon Hill.

Hill’s speculation has not yet been commented on by the two teams involved (RedBull and Mercedes), but neither by Adrian Newey.

Who is Adrian Newey?

The Briton at the age of 64 is one of the most important figures in the Great Circus. For a long time, he has competed with big names such as Williams (1991-1996), McLaren (1997-2005) and RedBull (2006-present).

Newey’s latest creation (the 2023 RB19 single-seater) looks very strong, as has RedBull’s single-seater for the past two seasons – triumphing in the battle with Mercedes and Scuderia Ferrari.

The next Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar will be the Australian Grand Prix, which will take place on April 2 at 08:00 (Romanian time).

Formula 1, pilot ranking

1 Max Verstappen – RedBull 44 points

2 Sergio Perez – RedBull 43

3 Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 30

4. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 20

5 Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 20

6 George Russell – Mercedes 18

7 Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 8

8 Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 6

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia / Melbourne

April 16: China / Shanghai

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku

May 7: Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola

May 28: Monaco

June 4: Spain / Barcelona

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.