Jacques Villeneuve discusses the multifaceted pressures contributing to Adrian Newey's decision to leave Red Bull Racing.
Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve claims Adrian Newey 's impending departure from Red Bull Racing is due to excessive non-racing-related pressures. Newey is set to shift his focus to the development of Red Bull 's new hypercar project before leaving the team after the first quarter of 2025.
Villeneuve points to complexities beyond the track that might have influenced such a significant decision. He commented to"It's understandable that he’s leaving Red Bull. There’s too much going on that has nothing to do with racing. It’s relentless and doesn’t want to go away. There’s someone that’s putting fuel in the fire and the fact they are winning every race is not enough. When things are good, people still find problems.
This comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. A female employee of Red Bull Racing made allegations of misconduct against him earlier in the year. An independent investigation into the allegations cleared Horner, however, the complainant has now appealed the investigation and the process is still ongoing.
Villeneuve also touches on the industry's nature, highlighting its business focus and the personal motivations that drive decisions within it. He continued:
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