Red Bull technical director confident in team without Newey…

Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Waché, has expressed confidence in the team’s future despite the impending departure of legendary designer Adrian Newey. Newey, who has been with Red Bull since 2006 and played a pivotal role in their 13 titles over 20 seasons, will be stepping back to focus on the final development of the RB17 hypercar before officially leaving his F1 role in early 2025 [[❞]](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-red-bull-confirm-legendary-f1-designer-newey-is-to-leave-the-team.3zzQGetyOSLSxMH6QeeA2P) [[❞]](https://www.racefans.net/2024/05/01/official-red-bull-confirm-newey-will-leave-the-team-next-year/).

Waché emphasized the strength and depth of Red Bull’s technical team, highlighting key figures such as aerodynamics chief Enrico Balbo and head of performance engineering Ben Waterhouse. He reassured that the team is well-prepared to maintain its competitive edge, citing the organization’s history of adapting and thriving even as key individuals move on [[❞]](https://www.planetf1.com/news/sergio-perez-plays-down-adrian-newey-red-bull-exit).

Team Principal Christian Horner echoed these sentiments, underscoring the continuity and stability within the team. He acknowledged Newey’s significant contributions but stressed that Red Bull’s success is a collective effort, built on a robust foundation of talented engineers and designers [[❞]](https://www.planetf1.com/news/christian-horner-red-bull-technical-team-adrian-newey-rumours).

As Newey prepares to embark on new challenges, possibly including ventures outside F1, Red Bull remains optimistic about their future, confident in their ability to continue their winning legacy without him [[❞]](https://www.planetf1.com/news/sergio-perez-plays-down-adrian-newey-red-bull-exit) [[❞]](https://www.planetf1.com/news/christian-horner-red-bull-technical-team-adrian-newey-rumours).