Mercedes reportedly launched a sensational bid to poach Adrian Newey away from their bitter Red Bull rivals before the designer committed his future to his current team.
Newey joined Red Bull in 2006 having built an unimpeachable reputation as one of the top Formula 1 car designers out there. He played a key role in helping Christian Horner turn the team into the dominant force in the sport that it is today.
The 64-year-old's contract was due to expire at the end of this season, sparking reported interest from Ferrari. But it was confirmed ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend that Newey had put pen to paper on an extension with his current team.