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   Mark Jackson  wrote:   
   > Seems well-sourced.   
   >   
   > https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cmm3v9ny78eo   
   >   
      
   The Beeb is normally pretty reliable, and other reputable sources seem to   
   confirm the speculation.   
      
   Whilst Newey is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 designers (probably   
   *the* greatest) he is 65 years old and his ability and enthusiasm must   
   surely be on the wane. Coupled with the fact that he is clearly   
   uncomfortable with the political situation at RB I think that he might well   
   take this opportunity to take a sabbatical, or even retire altogether,   
   especially as his contractual situation could make going to another team a   
   long and messy business.   
      
   Nobody is indispensible (who now remembers the great design guru John   
   Barnard?) and RB technical  director Pierre Waché is highly competent.   
      
   --   
   Sir Tim   
      
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