Newey leaving RB

[Mark Jackson]

Seems well-sourced.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

[Sir Tim]

Post by Mark Jackson
Seems well-sourced.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

The Beeb is normally pretty reliable, and other reputable sources seem to
confirm the speculation.

Whilst Newey is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 designers (probably
*the* greatest) he is 65 years old and his ability and enthusiasm must
surely be on the wane. Coupled with the fact that he is clearly
uncomfortable with the political situation at RB I think that he might well
take this opportunity to take a sabbatical, or even retire altogether,
especially as his contractual situation could make going to another team a
long and messy business.

Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru John
Barnard?) and RB technical director Pierre Waché is highly competent.

[Mark Jackson]

Post by Sir Tim
Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru
John Barnard?)

[raises hand]

[Yazoo]

Post by Sir Tim

Post by Mark Jackson
Seems well-sourced.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

The Beeb is normally pretty reliable, and other reputable sources seem to
confirm the speculation.
Whilst Newey is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 designers (probably
*the* greatest) he is 65 years old and his ability and enthusiasm must
surely be on the wane. Coupled with the fact that he is clearly
uncomfortable with the political situation at RB I think that he might well
take this opportunity to take a sabbatical, or even retire altogether,
especially as his contractual situation could make going to another team a
long and messy business.
Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru John
Barnard?) and RB technical director Pierre Waché is highly competent.

I agree.
He is probably tired of everything. Retirement is very probable.

[News]

Post by Yazoo

Post by Sir Tim

Post by Mark Jackson
Seems well-sourced.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

The Beeb is normally pretty reliable, and other reputable sources seem to
confirm the speculation.
Whilst Newey is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 designers (probably
*the* greatest) he is 65 years old and his ability and enthusiasm must
surely be on the wane. Coupled with the fact that he is clearly
uncomfortable with the political situation at RB I think that he might well
take this opportunity to take a sabbatical, or even retire altogether,
especially as his contractual situation could make going to another team a
long and messy business.
Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru John
Barnard?) and RB technical director Pierre Waché is highly competent.

I agree.
He is probably tired of everything. Retirement is very probable.

The new 'formula' included.

[Martin Harran]

Post by Sir Tim

Post by Mark Jackson
Seems well-sourced.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

The Beeb is normally pretty reliable, and other reputable sources seem to
confirm the speculation.
Whilst Newey is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 designers (probably
*the* greatest) he is 65 years old and his ability and enthusiasm must
surely be on the wane. Coupled with the fact that he is clearly
uncomfortable with the political situation at RB I think that he might well
take this opportunity to take a sabbatical, or even retire altogether,
especially as his contractual situation could make going to another team a
long and messy business.
Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru John
Barnard?) and RB technical director Pierre Waché is highly competent.

Or like Hamilton, maybe he fancies finishing his career with a stint
at Ferrari?

[Mark Jackson]

Post by Mark Jackson
Seems well-sourced.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo

Now widely reported:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c84z8qklqvzo