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Horner details Newey salary demand and Massa on Ferrari

Source: PlanetF1 · · added 47 minutes ago

Christian Horner has revealed that Red Bull was shocked by the £6 million per year salary demand made during negotiations to sign Adrian Newey from McLaren in 2005. Horner claims that Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz described the demands, made by Newey's then-wife, as "obscene" and "disgusting" before eventually agreeing to pay.

Former Mercedes engineer Jock Clear has denied that he initially refused to work with Michael Schumacher in 2010. He has admitted that his negative perception of Schumacher was wrong, having learned a great deal from the seven-time world champion at Mercedes across 2011 and 2012.

Felipe Massa believes Ferrari is missing a clear set of rules on how it goes racing, following recent tensions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The Brazilian said that in his time at the team, its rules of engagement and general expectations were crystal clear from the outset.

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Topics:Adrian NeweyChristian HornerRed BullMichael SchumacherJock ClearFelipe Massa

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