[G30M]

Originally Posted by Arcades

From the casual observer, it makes sense for Mercedes to try it's darnest to lure Newey just because of Max. If Wolf can convince Newey to come to them instead of Ferrari, it would probably lure Marko and Max as well and probably stick it to Horner in the process.

Aside from that, Mercedes is more in need of Newey atm than Ferrari. If Newey wanted more of a challenge, Mercedes would be more of a challenge instead of Ferrari.

Regardless of where this ends up, it would be interesting to see how Red Bull is going forward. Do they really have their stuff together as Horner keeps indicating. Is their whole thing with Ford actually going to work or will they learn in a few years like every other team and player has learned in many other sports, including F1. No one stay son top forever.

i've just had another thought, does Adrian want to jump from the pan into the fire, with Italian politics

i am guessing this is what's going to happen:

Adrian tells Ferrari - I will join you but you I must have complete control of the car design, if not, i won't join

And if Adrian doesn't join Ferrari, i am picking he'd retire from F1 (doesn't stop him drawing cars for other people but outside of F1)

[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Without taking anything away from Adrian's achievements, he has far less of a role in the RB19 and RB20 than you might think. He will be missed of course but not as much as some would lead you to believe.

I’ve heard this more and more as well, that he was rather hands off and that Wache, Balbo and team are actually the by and large genius behind the RB18/19/20.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Sparky68 is a wise person: he/she won't disclose any such internal info because of professional secrecy commitments. Bimmerpost can be accessed worldwide, so in principle also by F1 journalists and F1 teams (including Red Bull Racing).

Really? Good to know

[MontyB1]

This is a bit like Ross Brawn setting up the right structure and people to get Mercedes to what it was when Hamilton joined. He wasn’t there when they won the first championship but was part of the ideas to create the base car and set the direction.

Suspect that’s where Newey plays, less on much of the detail anymore.

Can’t see him going to AM, doesn’t fit him, stroll style being a big factor.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

This is a bit like Ross Brawn setting up the right structure and people to get Mercedes to what it was when Hamilton joined. He wasn’t there when they won the first championship but was part of the ideas to create the base car and set the direction.

Suspect that’s where Newey plays, less on much of the detail anymore.

Can’t see him going to AM, doesn’t fit him, stroll style being a big factor.

Finding and following great management more important than simply finding a great job. Wish I had learned that earlier in life.

[Autobacs]

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Sparky68 is a wise person: he/she won't disclose any such internal info because of professional secrecy commitments. Bimmerpost can be accessed worldwide, so in principle also by F1 journalists and F1 teams (including Red Bull Racing).

ah i see.

so RBR Constructors win, and Drivers 1st and 2nd secured for 2024 and 2025.

Adrian's departure wouldn't make the other teams happy lol.

[Blindside_137]

All I know is that this makes me excited for the future. Red Bull has earned their flowers but this changes the landscape and makes 2026 very intriguing regardless of where he goes.

[Killed by Death]

AN's interview

[M5Rick]

To AM, Merc and Ferrari from Ade
You won't see me back here, ie read gone fishing.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Finding and following great management more important than simply finding a great job. Wish I had learned that earlier in life.

I'm pretty sure A.Newey will eat spaghetti , lasagne, cannelloni and pizza in Maranello .

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I'm pretty sure A.Newey will eat spaghetti , lasagne, cannelloni and pizza in Maranello .

? More like Yorkshire pudding with mash and tomato ketchup

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

All I know is that this makes me excited for the future. Red Bull has earned their flowers but this changes the landscape and makes 2026 very intriguing regardless of where he goes.

RBR's Horner is positive what he's doing and with the Ford tie up I'm sure the entry Ford PH will be no slouch out of the box.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

? More like Yorkshire pudding with mash and tomato ketchup

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

RBR's Horner is positive what he's doing and with the Ford tie up I'm sure the entry Ford PH will be no slouch out of the box.

I sure hope Ford puts out a sweet PU. I’m not a big Ford fan but we don’t need a second American $hitshow in F1.

Might help if Ford would give us some of the hot hatches you guys get.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

On Piero's orders a spicy reunion for them at Maranello,
Fred's hair would start to re-grow

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I sure hope Ford puts out a sweet PU. I’m not a big Ford fan but we don’t need a second American $hitshow in F1.

Might help if Ford would give us some of the hot hatches you guys get.

Like Focus RS? You chaps not got them yet...

[dfox]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Like Focus RS? You chaps not got them yet...

we did for one generation.

fiesta is completely gone.

ford decided they didn't want to sell anything but trucks and SUV's in the US.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Like Focus RS? You chaps not got them yet...

Nope, can't get them. Even the few years we could they weren't all-wheel drive I'm no expert but I believe they were much different cars with RS badging

Sucks watching all those World Endurance Rally 4x4 hot hatches you guys get

American's get TRUCKS, SUVs, Mustangs and worthless sedans

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by dfox

we did for one generation.

fiesta is completely gone.

ford decided they didn't want to sell anything but trucks and SUV's in the US.

WTF and the focus RS not even 4x4 when you did have them.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

WTF and the focus RS not even 4x4 when you did have them.

Sucks bro, hot hatch is non-existent here. I was on 2 year wait list for a Golf R once before I gave up.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I sure hope Ford puts out a sweet PU. I’m not a big Ford fan but we don’t need a second American $hitshow in F1.

Might help if Ford would give us some of the hot hatches you guys get.

The Ford PU will fail in F1 with lack of power and reliability .

Once MAX is sure of it ,then MAX is gone .

Horner : Everything goes according plan ...

That's BS !

I'll say it again : Never split a winning combination !
Breaking up with Honda is a Red Bull suicide mission...