2024 silly season

[Il_leone]

Doesn't Bottas already have the Audi drive? It's more of a matter whether they keep him through the rebranding and it seems there aren't any better options.

When he did not look like it he has gotva drive

 

[Il_leone]

Ralf schumacher is saying that Red Bull needs Perez to pay Verstappen's salary.

The Sergio Perez sponsor theory aiding Max Verstappen’s huge Red Bull salary

Max Verstappen's Red Bull salary stretches the budget in a way which makes Sergio Perez very useful, claims Ralf Schumacher.

www.planetf1.com

Meanwhile the Aussie's are getting excited about seeing Danny Ricciardo being chummy with Horner and Verstappen

Post-race Ricciardo footage ignites F1 rumour mill as Aussie all smiles with Red Bull

Post-race Ricciardo footage raises eyebrows as Aussie all smiles with Red Bull boss, Max

www.foxsports.com.au

That depends if Lawson thrashes him in testing unless he has been told Perez is dropped for 2025

 

[F1Brits_90]

how much money Perez & his backers gave to red bull to keep that seat. because it doesn't make sense. as perez is in gasly & de vries zone

 

[Il_leone]

how much money Perez & his backers gave to red bull to keep that seat. because it doesn't make sense. as perez is in gasly & de vries zone

only the US / Mexican market?

 

[JuanSenna]

Since Perez joined RB, RedBull has increased the revenue they get from merchandise in 65%.That is a single metric but he certainly brings the $$$ and other drivers may not bring as much dough to the table.

 

[P1]

I have a feeling

Since Perez joined RB, RedBull has increased the revenue they get from merchandise in 65%.That is a single metric but he certainly brings the $$$ and other drivers may not bring as much dough to the table.

yes but in the long run, losing will diminish their brand.

 

[Dartman]

Their brand is a drink, the two F1 teams are just marketing as are their other forays into various sports, they are only into high power high energy sports just to market the myth of a high energy drink they sell, providing one car is prominent it's OK. The Red Bull hierarchy will be more worried when Sky stop interviewing Christian Horner mentioning Red Bull or showing the Red Bull logo in 25% of the programme

 

[F1Brits_90]

Since Perez joined RB, RedBull has increased the revenue they get from merchandise in 65%.That is a single metric but he certainly brings the $$$ and other drivers may not bring as much dough to the table.

well i guess if perez is worth more than 10m then i can see why. very interesting reports that liberty media were worried about the Mexican ticket sales

but the fact they wouldn't be constructors would be prestige enough. as based on last 8 races the constructors would be with 3 races to go

Mclaren 608
Red Bull 577
mercedes 468
Ferrari 403

 

[FB]

If attendance at a Grand Prix requires there to be a driver from your country to be taking part then you're no much of a fan are you.

 

[F1Brits_90]

If attendance at a Grand Prix requires there to be a driver from your country to be taking part then you're no much of a fan are you.

where i do sort of agree as its 1 of the great things of British gp or Japanese, but alot of races have been on the circuit for that reason. people only came to hockenheim & Zandvoort to see Schumacher & Verstappen

 

[Il_leone]

where i do sort of agree as its 1 of the great things of British gp or Japanese, but alot of races have been on the circuit for that reason. people only came to hockenheim & Zandvoort to see Schumacher & Verstappen

like Spain until they realise they needed to drop the pig of a circuit Valencia

If its true then both COTA and Mexico would suffer sales from Perez being sacked or dropped

 

[FB]

Eh? The German and Dutch GP's were part of the calendar long before Schumacher and Verstappen were a twinkle in their parents eye.

 

[F1Brits_90]

like Spain until they realise they needed to drop the pig of a circuit Valencia

didn't they say that Spanish was Moto GP country until alonso came along & changed everything

Eh? The German and Dutch GP's were part of the calendar long before Schumacher and Verstappen were a twinkle in their parents eye.

they were. but this modern F1. dutch promoter has said theres only 1 reason why F1 is there & thats verstappen. it will be interesting to see if they stay when he retires & because hockenheim struggled post schumacher, i think remember being very similar. wasnt there a race 1999? when he tripped over fisichella at the 1st corner that alot of schumacher fans left

2003 - 240,000 fans went to hockenheim & Nurburging.
2013 - 45,000 at Nurburging
2014 2015 & 2016 52,000 at hockenheim

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2337147-german-grand-prix-problems-highlight-importance-of-traditional-f1-markets

 

[Il_leone]

Eh? The German and Dutch GP's were part of the calendar long before Schumacher and Verstappen were a twinkle in their parents eye.

The Dutch GP existed because you had a few Dutch drivers before Verstappen

didn't they say that Spanish was Moto GP country until alonso came along & changed everything



they were. but this modern F1. dutch promoter has said theres only 1 reason why F1 is there & thats verstappen. it will be interesting to see if they stay when he retires & because hockenheim struggled post schumacher, i think remember being very similar. wasnt there a race 1999? when he tripped over fisichella at the 1st corner that alot of schumacher fans left

2003 - 240,000 fans went to hockenheim & Nurburging.
2013 - 45,000 at Nurburging
2014 2015 & 2016 52,000 at hockenheim

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2337147-german-grand-prix-problems-highlight-importance-of-traditional-f1-markets

MSN

Certainly may not be a guaranteed race next season

 

[P1]

Looks like I was on the right track about Newey landing at Aston if he stays in the UK.

Adrian Newey has ‘chosen’ his next F1 team with huge $100m deal agreed - report

A prominent Italian publication has claimed Adrian Newey has decided the team with whom he wishes to commit his future.

www.planetf1.com

 

[P1]

And verstappen is next target for Stroll

Aston Martin secures Newey F1 deal, target Verstappen – report

Aston Martin is closing on a move to acquire Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey and could target a sensational attempt

www.motorsportweek.com

 

[Il_leone]

And verstappen is next target for Stroll

Aston Martin secures Newey F1 deal, target Verstappen – report

Aston Martin is closing on a move to acquire Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey and could target a sensational attempt

www.motorsportweek.com

Alonso may not like that

 

[F1Brits_90]

Looks like I was on the right track about Newey landing at Aston if he stays in the UK.

Adrian Newey has ‘chosen’ his next F1 team with huge $100m deal agreed - report

A prominent Italian publication has claimed Adrian Newey has decided the team with whom he wishes to commit his future.

www.planetf1.com

great minds

their have been rumours Lawrence stroll chucking money at him almost money no object & ferrari have been after him for 30yrs. why i think he could be off to aston martin is unlike ferrari, moneys no different still having your wages double or triple what he gets at RB but you dont have to move house, move country or learn Italian. its just the same job 20 miles up the road

 

[FB]

Perhaps the works Honda engine deal will be an incentive? Shame, I'd like to see him work with Lewis at Ferrari, but do remember that from 2014 to 2020 the WDC was won by a car Adrian Newey had nothing to do with, so there are many other very good engineers out there in F1.

 

[FB]

Toto has given up on getting Max in a Merc, and they have signed Antonelli - Lewis Hamilton replacement signed with Mercedes announcement imminent - report

Max to Aston is a strong rumour, especially if Newey ends up there - Aston Martin secures Newey F1 deal, target Verstappen – report