**”Ex-Red Bull Insider Claims $100M Aston Martin Deal Finalized for Adrian Newey”**

Headline asserts $100 million Aston Martin contract “completed” for Adrian Newey

Former Red Bull racer alleges Adrian Newey’s future is decided

A previous driver for Red Bull has alleged that Adrian Newey and Aston Martin have decided to collaborate.

In 2006, Robert Doornbos served as Red Bull's reserve and test driver. He currently pursues a career as a public speaker and Formula 1 analyst.

He has confidently declared that the future of Newey, the departing chief technical officer of Red Bull, is now determined.

Doornbos commented on Ferrari missing out on recruiting the technical expert, saying: "Newey's demands were significant."

He aimed for a salary twice as high as what he made at Red Bull and wanted more authority over the technical team.

The situation became overwhelming for Ferrari's team principal, Frederic Vasseur, leading to the breakdown of the negotiations.

Doornbos remarked, “Aston Martin unexpectedly entered the fray as a new competitor.

Under the leadership of Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin has been ambitiously aiming to challenge for the championship within a five-year timeframe. Currently in their third year, they need to achieve notable progress in the upcoming two years.

A partnership with Honda for exclusive engine supply in 2026 will elevate them to factory team status, while Stroll is pouring in a billion dollars to chase his goal of winning a championship.

"With two-time champion Fernando Alonso already part of the team and efforts underway to recruit Max Verstappen, they are targeting the top talent."

Aston Martin had placed Newey at the top of their list of priorities, and the agreement has now been completed.

Adrian Newey, who is poised to make $100 million in the next three years—double what he earned at Red Bull—will play a significant role in making technical decisions.

Aston Martin, having finished its cutting-edge manufacturing facility last year, probably drew his attention with its innovative features, such as the newly built wind tunnel. The formal announcement is anticipated in September.

Aston Martin has not provided any evidence to support Doornbos' assertion.

In an interview with Sky Sports in April, team principal Mike Krack refuted claims that the team had extended an "astronomical" offer to Newey.

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull at the beginning of next year, allowing him to significantly impact the 2026 car design for his future employer.

McLaren's Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown has stated that his team is not in contention, making Aston Martin and Ferrari the most probable options.

Doornbos collaborated with Newey when he spent a year serving as Red Bull's reserve and test driver.

"Looking back at my time with Red Bull in 2006, when Adrian came on board, I remember the initial doubts in the paddock about our team's dedication to serious racing. People saw us as a 'party team' more focused on commercial success than on being competitive," he previously mentioned.

Adrian's entrance marked a significant change, introducing a mix of exactness and an unyielding drive to push boundaries, qualities that eventually became the cornerstone of the team's ethos and achievements.

"My initial encounter with Adrian took place in 2006/2007, a time when testing was unrestricted. It was an excellent phase for me as a development driver, getting ready for my first appearance as a Grand Prix racer."

Adrian had an unconventional method; he consistently aimed to expand the limits of what could be achieved under the sport's rules, often starting with just a simple drawing.

"This unconventional approach frequently involved reimagining what others in the engineering field considered unattainable."

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