...to bring you the stunning news that Adrian Newey, The Car Designer (note capitals) of Formula 1, is leaving McLaren at the end of December for the Crimson Steers. It's unknown at this moment which team of the Bloody Bullocks he'll be working with, of if he'll be the designer for both.

This likely won't have any effect this season; if the Carmine Longhorns don't have a car already built and ready for testing by now, they'll suffer VERY badly in 2006. However, he'll be able to tinker and tweak the car they have, while working on the 2007 vehicle.

It's rare that one person can make a huge difference in a F1 team. It's even more rare when that one person ISN'T a driver. However, Newey is one of those freak talents that could take a mediocre team and make it great. It may take a couple-three years, but this is huge news for the Maroon Brahmas.

Conversely, McLaren has GOT to be unhappy as all get-out. The MP4-20 is a 100% Newey design. I'd assume the... MP4-21?... is as well. But then what for them?

At least he didn't go to Jordan... MIDLAND. I've got to remember that.

Oh, speaking of which, Tiago Montiero is apparantly going to be teaming with Christijan Albers next year. THAT'S gonna be a fun pair to watch....

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