Ferrari have denied a claim th🎀at a contract negotiation with Adrian Newey hit a stumbling block over his request.

Italian newspaper  reported on Friday that Newey's wish to bring 20 engineers with him to Ferrari have caus𒉰ed a “stalemate” in talks.

Ferrari have exclusively told mahbx.𒀰com, who are in the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix paddock, that there is no truth to the report.

Ferrari🎐 did not comment on whether they are, in fact, in negotiations to recruit Newey.

The Italian newspaper had reported that the problem with negotiations between Newey and Ferrari, which they say have lasted for two months, was “perhaps insurmountabl♐e” but we can now reveal that no such issue exists.

Newey is arguably the mos༒t coveted individual in the F1 paddock, after confirming h💧e will exit Red Bull.

His departure early next year will allow time to work on the 2026 iteration of his new employers’ car, should he opt to sign for another F1 team❀.

The onset of the new engine regulations in 2026 means that hiring Newey, a serial championship winner ♌throughout his legendary career, could be a catalyst for dominance for whoever convinces him.

Ferrari have long been credited with leading the chase. Aston Martin are also thought to b🌠e interested.

Ferrari had infamously failed with three previ🍃ous pursuits but, after Newey confirmꦡed his Red Bull exit, he reportedly met with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur in London before jetting to the Miami Grand Prix.

His desire to rem🃏ain li💧ving in Britain was a problem in previous, historic negotiations with Ferrari but is thought to be less of an issue this time.

Newey, now aged 65, is the brain🐠s behind Red Bull’s dominant car of the past three seasons whi🍰ch Max Verstappen has won his drivers’ titles with.

Newey also oversaw Sebastian Vettel’s f🌺our titles.

He has been behind 13 drivers’ titles and 12 constructors’ titles. Williams, the F1 team Newey previously worked for, represent a romantic💯 option if he opts for a comeback.

But his next destination remains a s🍬ource of intrigue, and Newey has been tight-li꧂pped whenever questioned about where he will go.