1992 F1 world champi🐟on Nigel Mansell thinks Ferrari were “short-sighted” in their pursuit of Adrian Newey.

Last week, A♏drian Newe🀅y was unveiled as Aston Martin’s new managing technical partner.

Newey will oveওrsee Aston Martin’s technical team from 2025 as Lawrence Stroll looks to take the Silverstone outfit to title glory in the near future.

When Newey’s departure fro𝓀m Red Bull was announced in Miami, Ferrari were thought to be the favourite to sign him.

However, it’s believed that Ferrari were unwilling to match the offer Aston Martin made, refusing to get involved in a “b🍨idding war”

Mansell, who drove for Ferrari between 1989 and 1990 - believes it was a mi꧃ssed opportunity for the Italian team.

Mansell exclusively told and : “As soon as I heard that Ferrari were baulking 🌸at possibly the wage bill thatꦅ Adrian wanted. I think that was short sighted of them.

“Ferrari, I love them.🀅 I love them. I really do, b❀ut they lost an opportunity because whoever gets Adrian Newey is almost assured of having a fantastic few years. And I think Aston Martin have done something very special in securing his services.

“And I mean, I'll be fascinated to watch with all the sporting fans around t🦩he world, just h꧙ow quickly it comes to the fore.”

Mans💙ell is adamant Newey’s move to Aston Martin will give him “a little more energy”, predicting that 𒅌he could “do something very special” when he joins next year.

“I think people have underestimated as well that I don't think Adrian was totally happy in the last few years with Red Bull and what a fantastic job he's done and I think now being in the UK, being with Aston Martin, I think Adrian will find a li𝔉ttle bit more energy and a bit more direction,” he added.

“And that's frightening for everybody to♔ maybe listen to those words because he does such a f🐈antastic job.

“And if he feels comfortable, which I'm sur൩e he𝔉 does with Aston Martin, I think watch this space. I think he could do something very special.”