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Aston Martin Quashes Adrian Newey Signing Rumors Amid F1 Speculation Frenzy
Aston Martin refutes recent claims about hiring Adrian Newey, dismissing the buzz of an imminent announcement.
Aston Martin has refuted claims that they have secured Adrian Newey, with an announcement expected soon.
According to a story in the Daily Mail, an announcement regarding Newey's potential move to Aston Martin might be made in the near future.
The story mentioned above highlights that Newey is set to receive an impressive annual salary of £20 million from Aston Martin.
Speculation about Newey's career path has been rampant following the news of his exit from Red Bull, which was made public before the Miami Grand Prix.
He is universally acclaimed as the most exceptional designer in Formula 1 history, credited with driving McLaren and Red Bull to championship victories.
A representative from Aston Martin informed Crash.net, "Adrian has been associated with various teams. He would bring benefit to any project he chooses to be a part of.
"He's merely one of the prominent figures associated with the highly anticipated Aston Martin endeavor, but there's nothing official to declare at this moment."
Rumors are swirling regarding when Newey will make his next Formula 1 decision, with Sky commentator David Croft hinting at the possibility of a reveal happening this week, as mentioned during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
During Sky's coverage of FP3, Croft mentioned, "I believe we could receive news regarding Adrian Newey's career prospects in the upcoming week."
Newey has been strongly associated with numerous teams, among them Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams.
McLaren and Williams have openly dismissed the possibility of signing Newey, and initially, it was believed that Ferrari was the frontrunner to secure his services.
Nonetheless, it seems Lawrence Stroll's captivating Aston Martin initiative has attracted Newey's interest.
Stroll has significantly funded enhancements at Aston Martin's Silverstone base, establishing a cutting-edge headquarters and recruiting several of Formula 1's leading engineers.
Switching to Aston Martin would enable the 65-year-old to stay in the UK instead of moving to Italy, a step he has previously been hesitant to take.
During the Monza weekend, Fernando Alonso, who drives for Aston Martin, responded to the rumors circulating about him
He stated, "Currently, it's all speculation, and I believe it's not the responsibility of a single individual to resolve matters."
"Our focus is on our current assets and outputs, identifying progress and setbacks, and aiming to enhance our strategy for 2025."
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