ANALYSIS: Adrian Newey's Red Bull exit is confirmed – what next ...

Sure, makes sense. Any other options?

Newey could fancy a reunion with Williams, who are in the middle of a rebuild under James Vowles, or McLaren, who are steadily climbing the pack but not yet a regular podium contender.

Helping the duo recapture their former glories could be tempting – although it’s more likely he will want to join a different team.

That could open the door for Audi, who are keen to make a splash when they debut in the sport in 2026, making Sauber their works team. They’ve got the budget and the commitment to succeed – and starting front the ground up might be appealing for Newey.

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And he could be tempted by Alpine, too. Enstone has a long history in F1 – with a lot of good people within its walls.

They’ve fallen on tough times this year – and while they won’t have the mega bucks of Ferrari, Aston Martin or Audi, they have racing heritage and would benefit from someone of Newey’s incredible technical expertise.