2024 silly season

[Il_leone]

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In other words salary would reflect no 2 status. Its absolute bull Red Bull can't afford Sainz

 

[F1Brits_90]

In other words salary would reflect no 2 status. Its absolute bull Red Bull can't afford Sainz

they could just pay verstappen 40m not 50m

 

[Il_leone]

they could just pay verstappen 40m not 50m

yep I am sure that won't hurt Max's pride

 

[P1]

Fernando Alonso’s new deal says far more about Mercedes than it does Aston Martin

Alonso has signed a ‘multi-year contract’ at Aston, ending speculation he could join Mercedes or Red Bull

uk.news.yahoo.com

Brutally honest about Alonso not joining Mercedes suggesting its a fall from grace for the Brackley team but a little far fetched to say Alonso still thinks he can win a 3rd world title at Aston Martin.

It says two things:
1) Aston offered him the bigger paycheck which is what matters since he won't win the title with either team
2) Mercedes intentionally is not throwing money at a celebrity driver because they know it doesn't make sense, or they need the cash to pay another celebrity driver.

 

[Il_leone]

It says two things:
1) Aston offered him the bigger paycheck which is what matters since he won't win the title with either team
2) Mercedes intentionally is not throwing money at a celebrity driver because they know it doesn't make sense, or they need the cash to pay another celebrity driver.

I ca n imagine signing Alonso alongside Russell either Alonso gets sent to retirement by Russell or Russell gets relegated to midfield team if he gets beat. There is no benefit more discord if Alonso joined.

 

[Il_leone]

Hulkenberg to Audi so Bearman to Haas?? However Haas would want to keep Hulk thsn K Mag

 

[F1Brits_90]

i wonder if it will be an all new set up at haas or K mag be kept for a barometer to judge bearman. but it seems Hulkenburg is all but signed & sealed for audi

'One of two places in Audi F1 is now occupied', but it's not Carlos Sainz - report

Audi have reportedly done a deal with one half of what is expected to be an all-new line-up with Nico Hulkenberg agreeing terms.

www.planetf1.com

 

[Il_leone]

i wonder if it will be an all new set up at haas or K mag be kept for a barometer to judge bearman. but it seems Hulkenburg is all but signed & sealed for audi

'One of two places in Audi F1 is now occupied', but it's not Carlos Sainz - report

Audi have reportedly done a deal with one half of what is expected to be an all-new line-up with Nico Hulkenberg agreeing terms.

www.planetf1.com

One tick mark German driver signed

Not Wehrlein !

I think Sainz is still the other driver because Bottas and Zhou don't fit Audi's plans.

There are rumours Gasly is considering Williams

 

[Il_leone]

This is making noises in the few hours

Adrian Newey, F1's serial title-winning designer, decides to leave Red Bull after nearly two decades

Design genius Adrian Newey has overseen all of Red Bulls title-winning cars - including the one that is currently dominating Formula 1; Newey joined the Milton Keynes-based team from McLaren in 2006 and has turned down Ferrari offers in the past despite repeated links to Italy

www.skysports.com

I think that just might make Verstappen leave to

 

[F1Brits_90]

This is making noises in the few hours

Adrian Newey, F1's serial title-winning designer, decides to leave Red Bull after nearly two decades

Design genius Adrian Newey has overseen all of Red Bulls title-winning cars - including the one that is currently dominating Formula 1; Newey joined the Milton Keynes-based team from McLaren in 2006 and has turned down Ferrari offers in the past despite repeated links to Italy

www.skysports.com

I think that just might make Verstappen leave to

verstappen to aston martin ???

audi would like sainz. but sainz would like to be at red bull

 

[Il_leone]

verstappen to aston martin ???

audi would like sainz. but sainz would like to be at red bull

Red Bull are going down and so is Horner the trend with Newey leaving is evident. Maybe the team could be sold

 

[F1Brits_90]

Red Bull are going down and so is Horner the trend with Newey leaving is evident. Maybe the team could be sold

there was that rumour a while ago that now with budget cap. red bull are sustainable & didnt need any income from the company. horner wanted to launch a takeover bid

 

[Il_leone]

there was that rumour a while ago that now with budget cap. red bull are sustainable & didnt need any income from the company. horner wanted to launch a takeover bid

I think that is why the Red Bull HQ wanted Porsche to eventually takeover because they care more about MotoGp with KTM tbh. It is said that triggered the power struggle wider.
It's pretty much how long Red Bull can keep Newey...he can always walk out remember.

I did not think watching Red Bull dismantle itself will make a lot of good pop corn amusement

 

[F1Brits_90]

is verstappen leaving the sinking ship inevitable.

 

[Johnny Carwash]

is verstappen leaving the sinking ship inevitable. View attachment 17167

Man says ship is sinking, whilst drilling holes in said ships hull.

 

[Il_leone]

Any truth about Sainz to AM?

 

[F1Brits_90]

Any truth about Sainz to AM?

that would mean father getting rid of son

 

[sobriety]

I heard he's going to solve the issue by firing Lance and formally adopting Fernando.

 

[F1Brits_90]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790687461888217126

 

[Il_leone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790687461888217126

Surprised but Alex thought he can be team leader by doing so whereas he would not be elsewhere. You would think Williams will move forwards 5hen