7 fascinating takeaways from a rare and revealing interview with F1 genius Adrian Newey
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
- Adrian Newey is one of the most iconic names in Formula 1 - a design genius who has overseen world championship winning success with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.
But he has never courted the limelight that his talents and achievements would deserve. He rarely gives interviews, and he definitely isn’t one for soundbites over a grand prix weekend.
However, The Race’s F1 writer Mark Hughes got a rare opportunity to sit down with Newey for an in-depth conversation, which recently became the 10-thousandth article published on our website since we launched in February 2020.
The interview was so good, we thought we’d go through some of the highlights from it with you here on our RUclips channel as well.
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This man must be an F1 legend. His achievements over many years in F1 must make him the F1 Technical engineering GOAT.
Eh, I'd say Gordan Murray slightly edges out Newey in legendary F1 designer status. The fan car alone is a hallmark in F1.
@@shadow7037932 meh nearly 30 years later and he still says he designed the MP4/4, he didn't.
I dare say that Adrian Newey is the Colin Chapman of our time.
@@vinnycordeiro Both of those guys were truly amazing but they had a major advantage in that rules did not hamper their creativeness like Adrian had to contend with.
@@shadow7037932 You could be right but I think Newey managed to get more out of his car in-spite of the incredibly limiting F1 rules and under powered engines.
Newey is a legend of the sport. I loved the article and I'm glad you made a video recap.
Alonso once said in the early 2010s "We are not only fighting Vettel, we are also fighting Newey". Says alot about the man.
Holy shit that's cold.
It could also be interpreted as Vettel getting carried by Newey and stating he would be nothing without Newey, which he certainly stated in many interviews after 2013
Oh yeah then why raikkonen did not win championship with newey car?????? Why albon as well?????? Tell me.........
@@erminiopreziosi1967 because people think the car is the only way you can win. You need a top 3 car and a top 3 driver to win.
@@sandalphoncpu turns out, he was right..
When Newey does leave Red Bull, I hope he spends a little time advising the FIA on technical regulations. It would be nice to have someone pushing for a bit more freedom so we get more variation in the cars. Plus he now has such a good intuition with how they will affect the cars
More variation also means some teams will nail it and some teams lack and I for one am not looking forward to the top team being 8 tenths quicker than every competitor. Mercedes have been completely scolded and hated for having half that pace advantage for years now. Regulations suck, I get it, but it does strongly promote competitive teams and that is what I ultimately want to see, not one or two innovative and clever teams lapping the rest of the field.
@@hkr667 100% agree, I think it is perfect now all cars within 1 or 2 Seconds and they still look very different
I think he's happy at RedBull since he rejected an offer from Ferrari. He may retire, but he'll never leave
I hope he gets on board with the tempest fighter project.
Wow, that accident story is wild. Really makes you think about how being connected with the upper echelons of society can really make a difference...
He has always had that advantage. Private school from an early age helps.
Of course it makes a difference. What’d you think? Lol
@@TBMartin Private education doesn't make you u sweat and engineering and design any better then anyone else, that's just natural talent with people like Newey.
@@marksapollo I can't agree with that. There is some element of better education at a private school vs a public one. Most Cambridge students come from private schools but there is also the element of intelligence too and there is no denying Newey has that but if he went to a public school, who is to say we wouldn't be talking about him now? If he didn't have intelligence mixed with a being in a private school, he wouldn't be where he is today.
@@marksapollo I don't agree with your comment. Private education definitely helped me to great success as a Professional Mechanical Design Engineer. If I'd gone to a poor school I wouldn't have had the focus, opportunities, experience, knowledge or exam results to get me to a top university. That would have damaged my whole career.
Him and Ross Brawn are the two true geniuses in F1 for me, nothing but respect for both of them
Honorable mentions go to James Allison, Rory Byrne and Patrick Head!
No. Don't forget the man who invented downforce Colin Chapman,
The greatest. Without him newey won't design cars, basically newey just design everything from Colin Chapman's journal
I've always been saying that Redbull never quite have an awful car, a lot of their disappearance from the top has been down to an inferior engine, give them a competitive engine and they'll always be fighting at the front.
The RB16 was awful. Fast but awful. RB15 and 14 were decent but still not as composed the best that have come from Ferrari and Mercedes so yeh, whilst we can say they built decent cars, they weren't always solely hamstrung by the engine.
What about the past 8 seasons?
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks You're a salty fan eh?... Mercedes are done for this season.
Absolutely, Renault we're shit and should never have been in the sport, quite clearly they never took it seriously.
16 was decent. The composed thing is kinda what Max likes. Very loose rear end.
Adrian has completely changed the sport, the RB16bs high rake philosophy will always be iconic in my opinion!
The MP4/14 was the fastest car when I started watching F1 with a beautiful livery and driven by one of my favorite drivers. I know it's not his greatest design but I love it.
what u mean by "not his greatest designs"? I think the 1999 McLaren is one of the most beautiful F1 cars ever.
Really cool. Newey is a hero. He seems a great fit with Red Bull too. Hope he stays with them, he is such an asset.
Adrian Newey is the greatest car designer. There have been a few that have created some amazing cars but this guy seams to be able to do it time and time again. 🐐
I wish we could get a long form interview with him where he just spent an hour or two nerding out on strategic use of laminar and turbulent flow and his approach to modeling, analysis and revision.
For the second part I highly recommend his book "How to Build a Car" if you haven't read it already. One of the most fascinating books I've ever read
OMG I would nerd out so hard 😂
@@krishnashankar2675 I gotta check that out!
The RB16b will always be my favorite car. The championship car of the very first season i’ve watched or F1 completely. And it’s the car that brought Red Bull back. Awesome work from the legend himself
"Creating big electric vehicles that are not particularly efficient" THANK YOU! That's the truth. If you want to make electric cars, do it to make them as efficient as possible, not to just jump on the trend. Sure, it helps the industry get bigger in that field, but it sets a remarkably low standard for others to follow
Overall SUVs are bad, marked up because theyre popular, but made on the same chassis as the brand’s sedans and hatchbacks, needs more power because they’re bigger and less aerodynamic, and doesn’t always comes with that much more space than sedan/hatches because of the trend of making the car look good, the car is higher but the chassis itself isn’t much taller, the height comes from the suspension and maybe 5-10 cm of headspace
also not everyone needs one, and they’re fucking horrible for parking, both for the driver and others
The 9000lb Hummer EV springs to mind...
Yeah, but let's face it. Much as I hate any kinda SUV, even an EV SUV is still more efficient than an ICE saloon.
@@guanweihe7614 I had wonderred for a long time why SUVs were so popular. Then I learned that off road vehicles were applicable to tax breaks in the USA. So manufacturers created a car that was off road enough to get the tax breaks, but regular enough that they could sell to average customer.
@@MikaTuukkanen Yeah, tax breaks are a big thing for some reason, they also get emissions breaks which just blows my mind.. Like why lol. It's not right. Most insane is that, the richer you are, the bigger the break you get as well. It's just messed up.
I really needed this as I never got around to reading the article!
RB 16B of 2021 was a beast
Favourite Newey car? Definitly the High Nose late 90's McLaren!
Congrats to you guys for scoring such a big deal! A true testament to the greatness of your channel and site
2005 Mc Laren for me. in terms of cooling efficiency it was probably the worst. engines blew up because of his stubborn way to make super tight package without taking care of the cooling in a proper way. and it costed Kimi a title. it was war between him and Mercedes engine makers.
This is the best f1 channel on youtube. Straight to the point, detailed and no clickbait. Nice one
Another thing to point out, this isn't Adrian Newey's first time working with ground effect so to him this season is more of a "how can I amplify what I already master"
AMAZINGGGGGGGGGG . I look for his interviews daily and no wonder I can’t find any . Well done Mr Hughs
Happy 10,000th article! Once again using your top quality journalism to get great interviews with the best in the F1. Keep it coming!
He's made so many great cars during his time. The Leyton House cars were very sophisticated for such a minnow team and without them, F1 could have had a significantly different history. They got him noticed by Williams and ultimately allowed him to show off his true design genius when with the right kit
rb9 and rb16b has to be my 2 favorite cars designed by him
I had my heart in my mouth when you mentioned and explained the accident, the fracture to his skull. It literally made me watch that segment of the video with utter silence and eyes wide open with my heart skipping a beat. O_O
Anybody who is familiar with F1 knows Newey is the GOAT of F1. Doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves since the Vettel days
it's hard to pick a favourite from the lineup of newey-designed F1 cars because nearly all of them managed to not only look good but also perform well, but my top 2 picks would be the 2005 Mclaren MP4-20 and the 2009 Red Bull RB5.
very good picks
For me it's the FW14, imo one of the greatest F1 cars of all time, up there with the AMG W11 and Lotus 72's of the world. That said of the Post 2000's, it's definitely the MP4-20.
Imagine your engine being so bad, alongside the attitude, that you made Adrian newey want to retire
And people though RedBull were too harsh on Renault
There's a good reason nobody wants to buy from Renault anymore. They completely ruined their relationships with Williams and McLaren as well.
McLaren was even worse. Button quit and Alonso took a hiatus because of how demoralizing it was.
Legendary!! So thankful to have him with Redbull.
Newey's book "How to build a Car" is excellent and is a highly recommended read.
Favourite Newey car is definitely the March 881, such a lovely looking car and super quick as well for a first proper crack at designing an F1 car.
Genius video guys. Linking a fascinating interview on your website with thoss great teasing video is marketing genius! I salute you.
Don't forget that it is four teams. He first became a chief designer at March/Leyton House in the late eighties and the cars he penned there were, given the teams budget, just as remarkable as any of his later offerings scoring points (top 6 only in those days and 26 car grids) against teams with far bigger budgets and works engines.
I didn't like the way that you prefaced several of his comments by saying "towing the party line" and "unsurprisingly", you are implying that he is insincere or not giving his true opinion. What is the point of interviewing him if you then discard the value of his comments like this.
Top comment.
Adrian newey, Gordon murray, James Allison, Ross brawn, all GOATs
Gordon was one of my heroes but recently he has been outed as a fraud. Watch the full length steve nichols interview on the jayemm on cars channel. It will change your mind
I'll dobb my cap to Adrian Newey definitely a legend what he's done for f1 in general has been mega.
As a mclaren fan he did wonders there so was probably his best time.
what by killing senna.
Depends on which version of events you believe, either way that was the darkest day of f1 specially after roland rattzenbergs death the day before.
Would love to see him in a role similar to Ross Braun. I think he understands what needs to be in place for racing to be both entertaining and a genuine sport.
Now this is a worthwhile video from the race
I liked the look of the 09-13 Red Bull. The glossy livery and the new stuff he came up with every season like the blown diffuser. Wasn't born yet to see the Williams or the black McLarens but those were close
This is the first time I actually heard about that accident, absolutely insane. Glad that he managed to pull through what sound like a really heart stopping fall.
When it comes to favorite cars designed by Adrian Newey, its a tie for me between the Mclaren MP4/14 (The only one from Mclaren that barely ekes out the MP4-23 in the looks department) and the Red Bull RB16b.
Newey has a seat between Chapman and Murray as a genius designer that changed the way the sport worked.
It is such a great video as always
I was just wondering where can I find that blueprint picture in the background of the thumbnail it look so cool
I love the fact that he still does the design work the old school way: Pen and paper
Awesome video. Keep up the good work.
🔥 0:50 aaahh, a drawing board, still, one of my favorite tool to work with 👍👍👍
Dudes old school and knows what he's doing
imagine being so good you still use pencils in the 21th cenutury to do your engineering job but outperform your peers anyway
Newey: So ehmmm... in the last year's I didn't read the regulations properly but I helped RB to make the car faster
DUDE
he just does the drawing on paper but the validation is done on computer like everybody. new gen does the drawing on computer. personally i think he's a bit overrated. because his designs weren't always the best. Brawn was a nerd too just to name him. to be in F1 you have to be amongst the greats anyways. many people put him in #1 spot. i don't. just my opinion.
Neweys mclaren has got to be my favourite, especially the beauty of the car
My comment is simple. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ for Newey
John Barnard was the most radical. Introducing and designing Paddle Shifting and Carbon Fiber Monocoques were massive almost insane changes at the time
My favorite of his cars is probably the RB8 from 2012: No, out of the box it was not the fastest thing out there, but Newey worked tirelessly to bring updates to the car throughout the season that would make Sebastian a title contender again. And as a Sebastian fan, his recovery drive to win the title in Brazil with half a floor was spectacular.
It’s a truely good read and anyone having a passion for F1 MUST buy Newley’s book
I can see where Newey comes from with his complaint about big inefficient EV designs, but I think the trend of EVs getting bigger is due to two factors, and it's for more or less the same reasons why F1 cars are getting bigger: safety concerns and the added weight of the batteries. The only thing you can hope for is that the size of EV-batteries can shrink enough over time that these cars can become less bulky and more efficient without the need to sacrifice range in order to do so.
If you think SUVs are safe, I have a bridge to sell you...
@WromWrom The Model X and Y are very safe.
@@WromWrom They just flat out are, for passengers, for other road users and pedestrians though.. not so much.
That's nonsense. Most cars are occupied 90% by only 1 person. Making smaller ánd safe (limited top speed) 2 or 3 seaters would make perfect sense. Monstrous EV SUV's are an abomination and should be banned in all cities.
Newey has made 20% of the title winning cars in f1 history, crazy.
Thanks for the insights from a F1 legend
0:40 HOLY HELL?!? 10000 articles in 2 years?!?
The 90s era Williams should be the poster child for F1 archives, definitely my fave newey car and so dominant!
I would rather meet Newey before I would want to meet any of the drivers. Can't get enough of his book and his interviews.
The MP4/18 is one of my favourites.
The blown diffuser Red Bulls are my favorite Newey designed cars. The sound was incredible.
My fav Newey car is the March CG891. That car was pure and looked very pretty.
The guy is a genius. Personally I'm not a RB fan but I am a Newey fan. Highly recommend his autobiography as well - fascinating read.
Since I’m a bit newer to F1 (started watching in 2010) I'd say the RB7 was the most interesting in my watching experience with the exhaust blown diffuser
Jeremy Clarkson: "Newey and I went to the same school...he use to copy me in physics"😂
currently half way through his autobiography, very interesting!
i completely agree with his thoughts on modern day road cars and the direction they continue to go. big and heavy is not economical nor efficient.
Mansell's Williams red 5, is the car that got me into F1. So I think that has to be my favourite Newey car.
My favorite for sure is FW13B
A humble Englishman. Massive respect to you sir
Reading the interview after this video made me realize what Newey really meant. Your summary/interpretation together with the picture hints at something different than what Newey actually said…
Thanks!
Brilliant mind indeed.
Max Verstappen openly stated that he would retire if Newey did.
Great amount of mutual respect and an unbeatable combo in the world of F1.
I think you mean GP the guy he communicate with during races
I believe he said that about Gianpiero Lambiase, not Newey
Newey The Last Airbender
How To Build a Racecar, Adrian Newey's autobiography. Fun read and insight to his thought process.
I want more Adrian.
Wow, didn't know about Newey's accident in Croatia. Very lucky he's still here
Interesting words from Newey during a quick News interview on the BBC that I haven't read anywhere else after he was asked about the wind tunnels penalty RB was supposed to greatly suffer from this year ,he said (with a humble smirk) 'the wind tunnel & computer simulations are mostly there to confirm what we already knew'..!!..ouch..!!..it says it all on the confidence he & team have on his knowledge and more traditional approach about aerodynamics.....
21 & 22 are my favs🤟🏻🏁
the MP4-20 is my favorite f1 car that thing looked as amazing as it was quick
It was very unreliable though, which cost Kimi the championship.
And 1000 articles are probably "is Sebastian Vettel considering retirement?"
I love this guy so much. I'm worried F1 will just end for me when he leaves.
I love that man. ❤️
I have always said that Dietrich Mateschitz and Marko’s best pairing is The super talented Christian Horner and of course Adrian Newey.
With those two any driver could be champion.
by far my favorite car of him was RB9. his best design imo
would love to see what his mind could do for the future of the everyday road car...i agree with his comments
I know that it didn’t win a championship, but I really liked the look of the RB11. It was so different. Was excited for the Ricciardo era
My favorite car of his is the MP4/18
Newey is a living legend and an interesting discussion on whether he was greater than Colin Chapman. I still go with Chapman because his designs were game changing but great respect to Adrian.
MP4-13 I love it!
I do wonder what Newey has to say about the double diffuser back in 2009. From what I've read and watched, Red Bull had the toughest time redesigning the rear of their RB5 car to accommodate a double diffuser. Would be interesting to know how he tackled that problem.
Thank you.
Old Williams active ride cars from the 90’S were awesome cars!
Such a good video
A guy who's been involved for so long with some great cars and he doesn't even do many interviews? what a legend
Thanks for this video. I have great respect for people who pursue the good. Seen on 14-5-2022 at 12:26 in NL.
2022 F1 Redbull car is a stunner of a design
I’d be very happy with Newey creating more kickass road cars.
Calling Newey took the party line when he criticized Lewis but saying he was balanced when he criticized Max is typical hypocritical behaviour of The Race
thank goodness he's better now. Perhaps the greatest F1 car designer.
As much as I would love to be at a race weekend and take a peek in the garages of F1 teams, I would give that up in a heartbeat to sit next to Newey for an hour when he works on solving a problem.
I'm so curious as to how he would approach whatever problem he has to solve and to figure out how he thinks, I would love to be a fly on the wall just to see how that process goes.
Probably wouldn't get it even if he explained it though :D
The West sponsored silver McLaren driven by Mika or the Williams in Camel livery from 1992 (I think) with all the active suspension parts ..... those are my favourites.
Damn, he worked with eorld champion in every F1 era