Adrian Newey announced his departure from Red Bull after being there with the team for 18 years. Rumors suggested that the main reason for the 65-year-old to leave the team was he needed a long break from everything. He was alleged to have joined some teams including Mercedes, Ferrari and Aston Martin. However, the Briton has closed the chances of teams and signed a shocking deal with Aston Martin.
The 1996 world champion Damon Hill stated Aston Martin is the perfect choice for Adrian Newey, because they have the resources needed for success and have finalized the deal. The 63-year-old reckoned that Aston Martin has a lot of potential to become a top team in upcoming years. Newey is the kind of expert who can help unlock and use that potential effectively. With the help of such a talented engineer, the Silverstone-based squad would be closer to achieve success. Hill reckoned, the Britons skills and experience would elevate Aston Martin to another level.
Aston Martin is the perfect choice because they have the necessary resources and because I see a lot of potential there. Newey is exactly one of those specialists who can tap into such potential.Damon Hill said on F1NationsPodcast
Damon Hill expressed that Ferrari was falling behind to sign Newey compared to McLaren and Aston Martin. He stated that McLaren isn’t the right place for the aero-genius because the team is already performing well. Therefore, changing the current team structure at McLaren wouldn’t be appropriate since it is already functioning well. It would be better for them to maintain the existing setup rather than disrupt it with new changes. Thus, Aston Martin emerges as the perfect choice for the British engineer.
Ferrari is soon out of touch with the possibilities of McLaren and Ferrari. And McLaren was not a good fit for Newey because the existing team is doing so well. So it would not be right to change this structure.Damon Hill added.
Damon Hill praises Adrian Newey’s outstanding ability
Damon Hill at his times at Williams worked with Adrian Newey where he noticed an amazing ability about the Briton. He highlighted that while people often know him for his aerodynamics, his true strength lies in understanding a racing car as a whole. Hill explained that Newey has a deep knowledge of every part of the car, including aerodynamics, the chassis, and the engine. He also considers the driver’s needs and preferences. The former driver highlighted that the aero-genius’s focus on the driver is key to his detailed approach to car design. This allows him to develop well-balanced cars that perform exceptionally well on tracks.
People always say that Adrian is the great aerodynamics guru. But I think his outstanding ability is understanding a racing car as a whole. He knows all areas - aerodynamics, chassis, engine. And he never forgets the driver. The amount of attention he pays to the driver is part of his careful and profound vision of a racing car.Damon Hill stated.
Certainly, Damon Hill reckoned that Newey is more than just an engineer for his team. Aston Martin will thank him in the future. Hill expressed confidence that Newey’s arrival would bring success to the English team. He believed the 65-year-old’s abilities and talent are unmatched, making him stand out from all other engineers.
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