Always seemed to me like this was very very obviously the right choice if he couldn't join Mercedes or Red Bull. "Audi" is overrated as hell based solely on the name, it's still Sauber until 2026 and still a joke of an organization until then.
How many camps have the power to take a war to their teams principal? The Verstappens still hold much sway(or else Marko likely wouldn't have his job), even if they failed to oust Horner.organic wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 03:52Doesn't seem to be true as of the last 6 months. Thai (majority) side of RB backed Horner on the civil war and ever since it looks like Horner has almost all of the control in the team.MYsee wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 03:49I'm with you. This story just seems to be a constant media fodder but lacks any substance. Max has a contract and he's consistently said he's staying, which makes a move despite recent "struggles" very unlikely. He seems a creature of comfort and familiarity, and I can't see him giving that up. Besides his camp has immense power within the organization, which is unlikely to be the case at Mercedes.
They hold power because Redbull don't currently have a ready replacement for Max. I guess we hear so much about Max to Mercedes because Jos Verstappen is probably stirring the pot. Basically, if Max left for Mercedes in 2025, they'd be up a creek without a paddle.MYsee wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 16:42How many camps have the power to take a war to their teams principal? The Verstappens still hold much sway(or else Marko likely wouldn't have his job), even if they failed to oust Horner.organic wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 03:52Doesn't seem to be true as of the last 6 months. Thai (majority) side of RB backed Horner on the civil war and ever since it looks like Horner has almost all of the control in the team.MYsee wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 03:49
I'm with you. This story just seems to be a constant media fodder but lacks any substance. Max has a contract and he's consistently said he's staying, which makes a move despite recent "struggles" very unlikely. He seems a creature of comfort and familiarity, and I can't see him giving that up. Besides his camp has immense power within the organization, which is unlikely to be the case at Mercedes.
All true. But depending on how quickly Binotto can get to work, I feel Audi is not without a prayer here. It seems unlikely they will hit the ground running come ‘26, but stranger things have happened.90feet wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 16:35Always seemed to me like this was very very obviously the right choice if he couldn't join Mercedes or Red Bull. "Audi" is overrated as hell based solely on the name, it's still Sauber until 2026 and still a joke of an organization until then.
I think Williams will take a big step forward next season and a lot of people will be "surprised" because they haven't been paying attention.
I can't make any sense of why anyone has any confidence whatsoever in Sauber/Audi. Being a manufacturer is not a golden ticket to the front of the grid; numerous other manufacturers have tried and failed, and unlike Audi, many of those actually had F1 experience before. Hinwil hasn't seen a dime since the BMW days and the cost cap limits how much Audi will be able to invest. Williams is already a couple years ahead in that regard.zeph wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 18:23All true. But depending on how quickly Binotto can get to work, I feel Audi is not without a prayer here. It seems unlikely they will hit the ground running come ‘26, but stranger things have happened.90feet wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 16:35Always seemed to me like this was very very obviously the right choice if he couldn't join Mercedes or Red Bull. "Audi" is overrated as hell based solely on the name, it's still Sauber until 2026 and still a joke of an organization until then.
I think Williams will take a big step forward next season and a lot of people will be "surprised" because they haven't been paying attention.
In my estimation, Sainz deserves better. It’s possible Williams will take a McLaren-like step forward next season, but I would not bet on it.
Wow! They need a decent wingman for Max and they stick with Sergio.langedweil wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 21:32https://twitter.com/rbr_daily/status/18 ... 00AXBCFwjw
No desire for the WCC then I guess ..
No Verstappen is leaving and they want to keep Perez as a measure stick.djos wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 22:03Wow! They need a decent wingman for Max and they stick with Sergio.langedweil wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 21:32https://twitter.com/rbr_daily/status/18 ... 00AXBCFwjw
No desire for the WCC then I guess ..
Brave prediction, but it seems unlikely Max is leaving RedBull.Gillian wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 22:13No Verstappen is leaving and they want to keep Perez as a measure stick.djos wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 22:03Wow! They need a decent wingman for Max and they stick with Sergio.langedweil wrote: ↑29 Jul 2024, 21:32https://twitter.com/rbr_daily/status/18 ... 00AXBCFwjw
No desire for the WCC then I guess ..
Yeah I agree, that is braver.
Nothing will surprise me anymore