A former Red Bull driver has claimed that Adrian Newey and Aston Martin have agreed🐼 to join forces.

Robert Doornbos, the reserve and test driver for Red Bull in 2006, now wor💝ks as a public speaker and an ‘F1 analyst’.

He has boldly stated that the fate of Neꦏwey - the outgoing Red Bull chief technical officer - has been sealed.

Doornbos said about Ferrar♌i’s failure to sign the tech genius: “Newey’s demands were high.

“He sought a salary double what he earned at Rꦰed Bull and greater control over technical staff.

“This proved ღtoo much for Ferrari’s team boss, 🅺Frederic Vasseur, and the negotiations ultimately fell through.”

Doornbos a💜dded: “A surprising new contender then emerged: Aston Martin.

“Led by Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin has beꦬen aggressively pushing to become title contenders within fi❀ve years. Now in their third year, they must make significant strides in the next two.

“Their exꦡclusive engine deal with Honda in 2026 positions them as a factory team, and Stroll is investing a billion dollars to achieve his championship dream.

“🐠With two-time champion Fernando Alonso already on board and advance♚s made to Max Verstappen, they’re aiming for the best of the best.

“However, Newey was ꧑Aston Mℱartin's top priority, and the deal is now finalised.

“Set to earn ❀$100 million over three years, twice his Red Bull salary, Newey will have majo﷽r input in technical decisions.

“Aston Martin, with its state-of-the🐻-art factory completed last year, likely attracted him with its advanced technology, inclu📖ding a new wind tunnel. The official announcement is expected in September.”

There is no indication from Aston Martin that Doornbos’ claim is true꧒.

Team principal Mikeඣ Krack denied to Sky Sports in April that the team had made an ಌ“astronomical” offer to Newey.

Newey will exit Red Bull early next year meaning he can majorly influence the 2026 car for whoever may empl🐻oy him next.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has ruled his team out of the running, meaning Aston Martin and Ferraꦕri are the likeliest two destinations.

Doornbos worked with Ne🥃wey during his year as Red Bull’s reserve and test driver.

“Reflecting back ✱to my days at Red Bull in 2006, the time when Adrian joined, I recall the initial scepticism in the paddock around our team's commitment to serious racing amidst a 'party team' reputation, more interested in commercial gains than competitive success,” he previously said.

“Adrian's arrival was a turning point, bringing a blend of precision and relentless pursuit of the limits, which la🐠ter defined the team's culture and success.

“My firsthand experience with Adrian began in 2006/2007, during🀅 an era of unlimited testing. A fantast🌊ic period for me as a development driver, preparing for my debut as a Grand Prix racer.

“Adrian's approach was unique, he continually sought to push the boundaries of what was possible 🏅within the sport's regulations, often with nothing more than a sketch on paper.

“This out-of-the-box thinking often meant redefining what other engineers 𝔍and teams deemed impossible.”