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Newey happy to join Red Bull

Adrian Newey will be leaving the McLaren Formula 1 team after more than eight years of loyal work. On Tuesday Red Bull announced it had signed the top designer starting in February 2006 for the energy drink team.

"My current contract with McLaren Racing expires on January 31st 2006," Newey said. "I have been at McLaren for 8 and a half years and feel that it is time for a change. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at McLaren and have a great relationship with Ron and the team. Ron is a good friend both professionally and personally."

Newey will departure the team but won't stop his hard work on the new MP4-21. "My immediate focus is to continue working at McLaren to finalise the new MP4-21 ready for testing in January and its championship challenge in 2006."

"Red Bull is a much younger organisation but I am excited by the opportunity to develop the car, team and facilities working closely with Christian Horner and his colleagues. I have been impressed by their plans and their commitment. I will be joining Red Bull at the end of February."

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