Adrian Newey says Renault's uncompetitive engine at the start of F1's hybrid era led him to become disillusioned with F1 and to consider leaving Red Bull Racing. Newey, whose designs have won ten Constructors' Championships with three teams - Williams, McLaren and Red Bull - has been at the helm of the Milton Keynes-based outfit's design department since 2006. But as one of the most successful designers and technical directors in the sport's history, it was unsurprising that Ferrari came calling. The Scuderia made several attempts to secure the Briton's services, the last of which was in 2014 when it offered Newey a massive contract. A move to the House of Maranello was aborted however,...
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