Adrian Newey has admitted that he could be open to hitch one other System One staff following his choice to depart Crimson Bull in 2025.

Earlier this month, the F1 design icon introduced that he could be stepping down from his function as chief technical officer after practically 20 years with Crimson Bull.

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Extensively thought to be the best designer within the sport, Newey has gained 13 drivers’ championships and 12 constructors’ championships throughout three groups in his profession.

In an interview hosted by Oyster Yachts, Newey mentioned he is open to returning to the paddock after a break.

“As Forrest Gump mentioned on the finish of his future, I really feel a bit bit drained for the time being however in some unspecified time in the future I am going to most likely go once more,” Newey mentioned.

Newey, who gained 13 titles in his 20 years with the staff, spoke of his long-association with Crimson Bull and the function him and Christian Horner had performed in constructing the staff’s tradition, ethos and even the constructing structure.

“It was a tough choice [to leave] as a result of they’d been my household. I felt virtually … not paternal however a level of accountability.

“However equally the staff may be very mature, it is very organised. So that provides me a chance to have the ability to stroll away, take a look at new challenges, new issues and let the staff fly. I am certain it nonetheless can.”

The 65-year-old admitted that the response to his departure took him without warning.

“The Miami Grand Prix was unusual as a result of I used to be there in a technique operate, therefore being on the pit wall. However wasn’t concerned in any of the engineering selections or engineering conferences. So I used to be being wheeled round for press mainly.

“I by no means thought it will be massive information to be completely sincere, by no means actually thought of it. To be in all of the papers and on the telly [television] was virtually a little bit of a shock.”