Max Verstappen says Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull is “not as dramatic as it seems” and that he has full faith in the remaining technical staff to continue the team's recent success. Newey will leave in the first quarter of 2025 after 19 years at Red Bull, during which time he has helped the team to win seven drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles. The news continues a tumultuous start to the year for Red Bull that began with a power struggle behind the scenes and Christian Horner being investigated for his behavior towards a female colleague, but the significance of Newey’s departure is being overstated, according to Verstappen.
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