MIAMI – Lewis Hamilton said he would “very much” like F1 design legend Adrian Newey to join him at Ferrari in the future.
Wednesday’s announcement that Newey will leave Red Bull in early 2025 has set up the tantalising prospect of a move to Ferrari, where he has never worked before.
“I think he would be an amazing addition [to Ferrari].
If I was to do a list of people I would like to work with he would absolutely be at the top of it.Unlapped:
Listen to ESPN’s F1 podcastThe closest Hamilton got to working with Newey was at the start of his career when he joined McLaren in 2007.
Before Red Bull, where he’s overseen six constructors’ and seven drivers’ championships, Newey had title-winning spells with Williams and McLaren in the 1990s.
His departure is a big moment for the Red Bull team which is currently dominating the sport.
There is still uncertainty over whether Red Bull can keep world champion Max Verstappen in the long-term but Hamilton downplayed the impact Newey’s departure will have on their current success.
He said: “Racing against a team he’s [Newey] been so heavily a part of for the years has been a massive challenge.
“F1 sophomore Sargeant looks to be in an increasingly perilous position at Williams due to his poor form this year.
The Floridan has arrived at his home race, the Miami Grand Prix, with growing speculation he could be replaced in two weeks time at Imola.
Williams boss James Vowles denied rumours that Mercedes’ 17-year-old wonderkid junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace him, but said assessments are ongoing to see who will partner Sargeant’s teammate Alex Albon.
