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Adrian Newey Reveals 'Pain and Frustration' in Christian Horner Book Response
Newey said he felt pain and frustration over Red Bull’s power-unit troubles and said he and Horner remain friends.
- On Friday, Aston Martin managing technical partner Adrian Newey addressed criticism from former Red Bull colleague Christian Horner ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, stating, "I haven't read any of it yet."
- Released on October 22, Horner's autobiography Drive includes allegations that Newey possessed a difficult management style and sought to "abandon ship" during Red Bull's 2014 struggles.
- Defending his tenure, Newey referenced the "pain and frustration" caused by Renault's engine performance, which left a "quite bleak" outlook for Red Bull during the mid-2010s.
- Despite the public dispute, Newey emphasized that he and Horner remain friends, noting he is godfather to Horner's daughter, Olivia.
- Newey continues his transition to Aston Martin as managing technical partner, a position he accepted in early 2025 following a 20-year tenure at Red Bull.
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Western Morning NewsAdrian Newey makes Christian Horner feelings clear after latest public swipe
While promoting his new memoir, Christian Horner was critical of Adrian Newey for leaving Red Bull.
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Newey responds to Horner for 'Drive': blames Renault of 2014 and says he is still a friend of the former boss. Horner doubts whether he will return to paddock. The entry Horner's book burning the paddock: Newey responds and admits that he may not return to F1 was first published in What!.
Formula 1: Adrian Newey responded to the criticisms made by Christian Horner in his autobiography, published yesterday. The former director of Red Bull blames (...)...
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