If Adrian Newey departs from Red Bull as anticipated, his next destination in Formula 1 might already be on the horizon, as reports concerning his wife, Amanda Smerczak, suggest a potential move. Newey, widely regarded as one of the sport's premier car designers, has faced scrutiny since team principal Christian Horner was accused of misconduct towards a female employee. Although Horner was cleared after an internal investigation, the verdict is under appeal, and recent reports indicate Newey, 65, is weary of the power dynamics within the team and intends to step down. Red Bull's majority shareholder, Thai billionaire Chalerm Yoovidhya, has backed Horner publicly amidst the controversies....
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