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A major verdict has been handed down by Formula 1 fans regarding Adrian Newey’s potential move to Ferrari. The move came after Lewis Hamilton’s signing with Ferrari sparked a series of changes in the 2024 grid, affecting both drivers and team staff. Among the most discussed rumors during the offseason was Newey’s future. While the renowned Red Bull designer had long been linked with a switch to Ferrari, he ultimately decided to leave Red Bull and join Aston Martin instead.
Newey’s move to Aston Martin came as a surprise to many, as for a time it seemed almost certain that he would partner with Hamilton at Ferrari, with both men making headlines for their potential collaboration. Despite this, the legendary designer opted for a new challenge at Aston Martin, leaving Ferrari fans to wonder what might have been had he joined forces with Hamilton.
To gauge fan sentiment on Newey’s decision, GPFans conducted a poll asking whether he made the right choice in switching to Aston Martin and if Ferrari would have been a better fit. The results of the poll were overwhelmingly in favor of Newey’s move to Aston Martin, with 53% of voters supporting his decision. This suggests that fans believed the challenge at Aston Martin offered more potential for both Newey and the team’s future, perhaps with a more immediate impact than a move to Ferrari would have provided.
Ferrari emerged as the second most popular option for Newey, with 37% of voters expressing interest in seeing him join forces with Hamilton at the Scuderia. This shows that many fans were intrigued by the prospect of this partnership, even though it wasn’t to be. The potential synergy between the seven-time world champion and one of F1’s most gifted designers was a tantalizing prospect, but the combination never materialized.
On the other hand, only 6% of respondents felt that Newey should have stayed at Red Bull, highlighting the general consensus that his decision to leave the team was the right one. While some fans still have a lingering curiosity about the potential of a Ferrari-Hamilton-Newey collaboration, the overwhelming majority of voters seemed content with Newey’s choice to join Aston Martin. Additionally, just 4% of fans felt that Newey should have retired from the sport altogether, suggesting that most fans were happy to see the 66-year-old continue in F1, regardless of the team he joined.
Overall, while the idea of Newey moving to Ferrari was enticing to many, the results from the poll suggest that most fans believe his move to Aston Martin was the correct one, and they are excited to see what the future holds for both the designer and
the team.
