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Originally Posted by Artemis

BBC confirmed that "information has been independently verified by BBC Sport with high-level sources close to Red Bull and Newey".



Enforceability of Newey's non-compete clause(s) depends on how it was worded (likely a contract between Newey's management company and RBR instead of with Newey personally). It can be renegotiated. Money talks, wealth whispers.

And if, further to some valid exit/escape clause, Newey can leave RBR by the end of this season no-strings-attached, RBR will no longer be able to use his services from that moment onwards, regardless Newey's future professional activities or retirement from the F1 world: Red Bull Racing will be left to its own devices.


Unlikely that RBR will consider 'gardening leave' for Newey - they want his assistance till the very last day of his contract.

A toxic can have a slow poisoning effect. Newey calls it a day. "Si tous les dégoutés s'en vont, il n'y a que les dégoutants qui restent.".

Meanwhile in Italy.....