Following the announcement that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull, Max Verstappen has emphasized that he is not considering quitting the company, stating that he has a “really strong group” around him who can take up the mantle.

This week, it was revealed that renowned designer Newey, who has worked with Red Bull for nearly 20 years and has won six constructor titles and seven driver titles to date, will be leaving the team in the first quarter of 2025.

When asked if he was worried about his own future at Red Bull in light of Newey’s imminent departure, Verstappen said, “No, not right now.

As I’ve mentioned previously, I believe it’s critical to constantly drive the fastest car since it makes moral decision-making much simpler. Ultimately, we have a powerful group of individuals who may not receive enough coverage in the media at large.

That is OK; they understand their responsibilities, their value to the squad, and how crucial they have been to the car’s present success. We simply carry on working.

When questioned further about whether he would contemplate quitting Red Bull in the event that a competitor made the best offer, regardless of the financial or business-related benefits, Verstappen responded, “At the end of the day, it’s not about money for me.” Naturally, I’m already quite content with my situation on the team.

“Having the fastest car is crucial, as is, of course, having nice surroundings. That is what I requested, and what we now have. It’s very simple, as long as the conditions are correct and we have the fastest automobile.

Perez offered his opinions on the matter, stating that while it was “not ideal,” he thought it was “fair” that Newey had decided to move on because he “probably wants to do something else.”

He then said, “Well, definitely, with the experience he has, obviously, he has contributed a lot of Red Bull philosophy.” When asked about the impact Newey would have at another organization, he said nothing. I’m assuming that whatever he does, wherever he goes, he’ll make an instant impression.

He works extremely hard and is a very intelligent man. Working with Adrian reveals that he is much more than just a designer; during race weekend, he may have an impact on strategy and setup as well. It was wonderful to have him around during race weekends.

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Verstappen did, however, mention Perez’s confidence in individuals such as Technical Director Pierre Wache, Head of Aerodynamics Enrico Balbo, and Head of Performance Engineering Ben Waterhouse to maintain Red Bull’s competitive edge when Newey steps down.

When asked how the team would prevent a wave of departures following Newey’s decision, Perez responded, “I think everyone is fully committed to the team.” Once again, this season is fantastic, and things appear to be going well. I believe that this kind of movement is typical. In that aspect, I don’t notice any additional modifications.

He went on, “I think Red Bull is in a great place. With Pierre, Enrico, and Ben, it has a very good, very strong organization. I think the aerogroup as a whole is very strong.”

“You know, we’re just anticipating the future. It doesn’t matter what these major teams and celebrities leave behind; you’ve seen it happen before, in my opinion. It affects the entire organization, not just one person.

“I believe Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has done an excellent job of sort of laying the groundwork for what will happen to Red Bull in the future.”