Adrian Newey has dismissed rumours of a possible switch to Ferrari, saying he is committed to Red Bull Racing for the "foreseeable future."
Speculation picked up pace over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, after it was reported that the Maranello-based outfit had offered the design genius a big-money deal.
Ferrari is desperate to return to the front of the field and has failed to win a race in over a year. F1's most successful team is currently third in the constructors' standings, 131 points behind run-away leaders Mercedes.
Newey was coy on the subject when quizzed about it in Spain, telling Sky Sports: "There’s always rumours, isn’t there? What can I say? It’s the silly season.
"We’re all under contract, so at some point I’ve got to think about the future, but my focus at the moment is trying to get back on top of those silver cars."
The 55-year-old has played a big part in Red Bull Racing's recent success, helping them to four consecutive world titles. He joined the team at the beginning of 2006.
He has now dismissed the rumours of a Ferrari move, telling reporters in Monaco: "I remain committed to Red Bull for the foreseeable future."
Sebastian Vettel was also asked about the speculation over Newey's future at the team, telling media: "We like [Adrian] in our team. I have got to know him pretty well over the last few years. He is one of the key people in the team.
"There are other people too. It is wrong to give the credit only to Adrian, as he would tell you himself."
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Ferrari is desperate to return to the front of the field and has failed to win a race in over a year. F1's most successful team is currently third in the constructors' standings, 131 points behind run-away leaders Mercedes.
Newey was coy on the subject when quizzed about it in Spain, telling Sky Sports: "There’s always rumours, isn’t there? What can I say? It’s the silly season.
"We’re all under contract, so at some point I’ve got to think about the future, but my focus at the moment is trying to get back on top of those silver cars."
The 55-year-old has played a big part in Red Bull Racing's recent success, helping them to four consecutive world titles. He joined the team at the beginning of 2006.
He has now dismissed the rumours of a Ferrari move, telling reporters in Monaco: "I remain committed to Red Bull for the foreseeable future."
Sebastian Vettel was also asked about the speculation over Newey's future at the team, telling media: "We like [Adrian] in our team. I have got to know him pretty well over the last few years. He is one of the key people in the team.
"There are other people too. It is wrong to give the credit only to Adrian, as he would tell you himself."
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