Newey had previously renewed his contract with Red Bull last year, but it was confirmed by the team in May that he will leave during the first part of 2025. There had been growing speculation about his future with the team and it was reported that he was unsettled with the allegations surrounding misconduct by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner - claims that were dismissed after a lengthy internal investigation.
The team’s chief technical officer was contracted to Red Bull until the end of the 2025 season, but it is understood that he would be free to join a rival team next year. After increasing discussion about where Newey could head after leaving Red Bull, it has now been announced that he will join Aston Martin next year as a managing technical partner and shareholder.
