In a recent interview with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner by Dax Shepard, it was revealed that the Aston Martin Valkyrie was almost a Ferrari. The development of this extraordinary road car was primarily driven by the desire to retain star Red Bull designer Adrian Newey, who was being courted by Ferrari.

Adrian Newey is renowned as one of the most successful engineers in the history of Formula One. His expertise has led to twelve World Constructors’ Championship victories, and he has played a pivotal role in transforming struggling teams such as Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull through his innovative design solutions.

From 2010 to 2013, Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel dominated Formula One, winning four consecutive constructors’ championships. However, when F1 transitioned to the hybrid era in 2014, Mercedes became the dominant force, securing the championship title from 2014 to 2021. Red Bull only reclaimed the top position in 2022 after a period of relative struggle. It was during these challenging years that Ferrari began pursuing Adrian Newey.