Ben1980 wrote: ↑26 May 2023, 12:56
Isn't it pretty clear what Audi wanted, as they've taken over a team. Mclaren obviously didn't want that, and they shouldn't.
Which leaves very few options for a works deal.
But that was my point earlier, the only works deals we can't get were
Ferrari, which we will never get and nothing to do with how we were doing... and Honda, which was down to the fact we had a rough time with them.
There is nothing else to demonstrate that we have an issue.
We are also a road car manufacturer and so some engine supplier brands will have thoughts about promoting a team whos road car division might be a competitor.
It is what it is, but the Merc is fine anyway. If we ever get to the point where the chassis is amazing then we can worry about any potential engine issues, if indeed they exist! lol I think we are a little ways away yet....