Formula 1 Talk

[gixxersixxerman]

I see Alonso resigned with AM. I know a lot of talk about Carlos going to Mercedes, and I'm sure he will do well there. But I think he would be better at RedBull or even better as Alonso's teammate at AM.


Also, I don't see Merc staying in long term if they can't get back up to the top, they won't stay a 4-5-6th place team running around midpack. For years RB always threaten to quit if things don't change, I can see Merc actually doing it and going back to an engine supplier. Maybe won't happen, but I wouldn't be shocked or surprised if it did.

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[J29DB03]

So, how much longer does Max stay at Red Bull? Or in F1 entirely?

 

[nibble]

Adrian Newey is leaving RB.

 

[BillyLong42]

So, how much longer does Max stay at Red Bull? Or in F1 entirely?

Word on the street in Newey is leaving. Max has said he would finish his contract but who knows now that Adrian is out. I bet Newey goes to Aston.

Could you imagine if Audi grabbed Max. And paired him with Carlos whos gonna be there.

 

[J29DB03]

Word on the street in Newey is leaving. Max has said he would finish his contract but who knows now that Adrian is out. I bet Newey goes to Aston.

Could you imagine if Audi grabbed Max. And paired him with Carlos whos gonna be there.

Also reportedly, Hulkenberg has signed with Audi.

 

[gixxersixxerman]

I'd be really surprised if Newey leaves RB. I read that his contract is until end of 2025? And I'm sure there will be at LEAST a 1-year gardening requirement. So, what earliest he could start working in F1 again would be 2027? His first car wouldn't be out until 2028 at minimum. I just don't see him dealing with that. He has stated his career is winding down, waiting to go to another team and possibly waiting until 2027-28 before your new design is out, then tweaking it for a couple years. IDK, does he really want to do this for another 10 years?

 

[Dannyvandelft]

My bet is Newey and Max are going to Aston Martin for 2026. Honda loves Max, so they'll happily pay his salary. Max and Alonso together would be epic. And I can see them teaming up together for the Le Mans Valkyrie project which is of course Newey's baby.

 

[FuzzyRev]

That one guy needs to take a Stroll right off a cliff

 

[nibble]

that is correct. we won't see Newey until '27. @65, he doesn't need job. he is chasing his dream.

 

[FLtrackdays]

With every team & mogul with money trying to breakup RB, any chance they will be able to do just that before year end? This seems to be the only thing on the mind of everyone in the sport - we can’t let Max continue to run away like that. Change the rules, break up the team, do something dammit!!!!

 

[gixxersixxerman]

So… a blue Ferrari?

 

[Denton]

With every team & mogul with money trying to breakup RB, any chance they will be able to do just that before year end? This seems to be the only thing on the mind of everyone in the sport - we can’t let Max continue to run away like that. Change the rules, break up the team, do something dammit!!!!

Well you can place the blame squarely on Christian Hornier & RB for this one.

 

[Dannyvandelft]

It's official, Newey is leaving after the RB17 hypercar is done in 2025. he'll be 67-68 before he could go anywhere. My bet is he's retiring.

 

[Denton]

It's official, Newey is leaving after the RB17 hypercar is done in 2025. he'll be 67-68 before he could go anywhere. My bet is he's retiring.

Why bother squashing the none-compete that he had though?

Not saying he won't retire, just saying, some people are really driven to keep going e.g. crazy old Vince McMahon (but with less human trafficking). I suppose it's always nice to keep your options open.

 

[BrettS]

His 12month gardening leave starts now, so he can easily start working on the 2026 car for another team. It’ll either be Ferrari or retire

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