Red Bull respond to reports Newey wants out

Red Bull said Formula One’s most sought after designer Adrian Newey was signed up until at least the end of next year amid reports on Thursday he was seeking to leave the reigning champions.

A spokesman added they were “unaware of him joining any other team”.

The BBC reported, however, that the 65-year-old believed he could negotiate an exit to work for another team from next season.

Newey, whose cars have won 25 drivers’ and constructors’ championships for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull...