Top 10: Adrian Newey’s best racing car designs – ranked!
One of the greatest racing car designers of our time, Adrian Newey’s work has spanned Formula 1, Indycars and sportscars. In F1 his designs have won over 150 grand prix, and his 10 constructors’ titles have come across three teams – which is unmatched. Here are his Top 10 cars...

10 March 85C - 1985

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9 March 881 - 1988

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8 Red Bull RB6 - 2010

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7 Williams FW18 - 1996

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6 McLaren MP4/20 - 2005

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5 Red Bull RB7 - 2011

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4 Williams FW14B - 1992

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3 McLaren MP4/13 - 1998

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2 Red Bull RB9 - 2013

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1 Williams FW15C - 1993

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Series | Formula 1 , IndyCar , IMSA |
Drivers | Adrian Newey |
Author | Charles Bradley |
Top 10: Adrian Newey’s best racing car designs – ranked!
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