Published On Sep 10, 2024
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Adrian Newey is a legendary Formula 1 car designer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in motorsport engineering. With a career spanning multiple decades, Adrian has played a key role in designing championship-winning cars for teams like Red Bull Racing, McLaren, and Williams. His expertise and innovative approach have shaped the way modern F1 cars are built, making him an iconic figure in the sport.
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In this episode, Jake and Damian sit down with Adrian Newey for an exclusive discussion about his latest career move and what the future holds. Adrian opens up about the big decision behind joining a new team and what ultimately convinced him it was the right choice.
He reflects on how his mindset has changed since his early days with Red Bull, the evolution of his design approach, and the excitement of taking on new challenges with fresh perspectives.
Adrian also shares insights into the RB19 car, highlighting the features he's most proud of, and emphasises the importance of fostering a culture of humility and continuous learning.
This episode offers practical tips on overcoming challenges, moving forward from failure and staying focused on the future.
0:00 Introduction
0:42 How Refreshed Are You?
2:58 Why Aston Martin?
9:25 Winning With Aston Martin
16:47 Going Stale At Red Bull
17:42 Building The RB19
27:52 Proudest Moment
30:58 Vettel VS Webber
35:55 "The Man Who Can See Air"
41:57 RB19 Design Elements
47:27 Sketching An F1 Car
52:45 Dealing With F1 Drama
54:35 Ayrton Senna
59:33 Taking Risks
1:05:21 Verstappen Silverstone Crash
1:06:22 Favourite F1 Driver?
1:08:36 Max Verstappen Cracking?
1:14:29 Abu Dhabi 2021
1:16:51 Looking Forward
1:18:42 The Dream
1:21:06 Personal Costs
1:23:23 Quick-Fire Questions
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