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Newey: Why I rejected Ferrari

Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey has detailed how Ferrari tried to hire him on three separate occasions. Though renowned as Formula 1's best and record-breaking designer, Newey has never worked for the sport's most successful team - instead winning championships with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull. However, that was not for the want of trying on the Scuderia's behalf. "It's come close three times," Newey told Sky Sports F1. "Initially in my IndyCar career where Ferrari decided to build an IndyCar, I was offered to join as chief designer on their project but didn't feel it was right so I turned that one down. "Then, much more seriously, Jean Todt offered for me to...
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