classic33
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It was because of the cost cap.
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1012239/adrian-newey-red-bull-f1-exit-cost-cap-analysis/
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FishFright
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Thanks. It would be a brave move .
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Although the wages of the three highest paid staff members (not drivers, separate rules for their cash) are excluded from the cost cap anyway.
With Red Bull Spice cleverly wearing two hats as CEO and TP, he draws only one salary. That leaves two more, of which Newey is one and Rob Gray is the other, so in theory Newey's renumeration (delivered to his house in cash by a Chinook) should not reckon into the cost cap calculation. That being the case I don't buy into the story.
The two scenarios to Newey going or easing away from the frontline...
1. Since the founders death there has been a bit of a revolution at the Palace and I wonder if Newey is perhaps the subject of negative vibes due to his close association with Red Bull Spice himself?
The problem for RB is the pair of them are two parts of the three way dream ticket. Lose them and without a shadow of a doubt the teams performance will slide and will take a generation to recover, if ever. Those with the long knives could be doing their own knees.
2. My chose therorym and is jts my idea its pribably wrong. I think Red Bull Spice's plan to move Newey gently aside was to start grooming some replacements and allow them the opportunity to be mentored by Newey, who has more than once talked of retirement or semi retirement, and who was only tempted to stay this time by the chinook full of fifties they landed on his front lawn.
Newey is one of those characters in the mould of Charlie Whiting, who's brief was vast and talents limitless. RB would be daft to lose him, but rhe reality is one day he will go, even if only by dint of age. Perhaps better to ease hi away in a managed fashion and give the opportunity for new blood to slowly full the vacuum under his guidance, than suddenly lose two golden geese, because if someone isn't designing top flight cars then Max isn't going to hang around.
With Red Bull Spice cleverly wearing two hats as CEO and TP, he draws only one salary. That leaves two more, of which Newey is one and Rob Gray is the other, so in theory Newey's renumeration (delivered to his house in cash by a Chinook) should not reckon into the cost cap calculation. That being the case I don't buy into the story.
The two scenarios to Newey going or easing away from the frontline...
1. Since the founders death there has been a bit of a revolution at the Palace and I wonder if Newey is perhaps the subject of negative vibes due to his close association with Red Bull Spice himself?
The problem for RB is the pair of them are two parts of the three way dream ticket. Lose them and without a shadow of a doubt the teams performance will slide and will take a generation to recover, if ever. Those with the long knives could be doing their own knees.
2. My chose therorym and is jts my idea its pribably wrong. I think Red Bull Spice's plan to move Newey gently aside was to start grooming some replacements and allow them the opportunity to be mentored by Newey, who has more than once talked of retirement or semi retirement, and who was only tempted to stay this time by the chinook full of fifties they landed on his front lawn.
Newey is one of those characters in the mould of Charlie Whiting, who's brief was vast and talents limitless. RB would be daft to lose him, but rhe reality is one day he will go, even if only by dint of age. Perhaps better to ease hi away in a managed fashion and give the opportunity for new blood to slowly full the vacuum under his guidance, than suddenly lose two golden geese, because if someone isn't designing top flight cars then Max isn't going to hang around.
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Jody
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Whilst Christian rubs me the wrong way, him and Newey are RB's driving force and it would be a shame to see him binned off.
Drago
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All the TPs annoy me to a greater and lesser extent. I had Red Bull Spice and Tonto pegged as the worst, although the former went up a tiny notch in my estimation when he spoke out in Tito's defence over his struggles with MH problems.
Jody
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Apart from Gunter. He was a breath of fresh expletives every time they thrust a mic in his hand.
figbat
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There is also talk of unfinished business with Newey, having never got to work with Lewis.
FishFright
More wheels than sense
Never working for Ferrari maybe .
Jody
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With his wife also liking a tweet saying he should go work with Ferrari/Lewis
figbat
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Albon seems to suddenly be hot property. After being unceremoniously demoted by RBR and then relegated to Williams, he is now linked with Mercedes and now RBR have apparently been sniffing around. For a longer term offer.
I’d love to see him stick to RBR, I think he and Russell would make a good pairing.
I’d love to see him stick to RBR, I think he and Russell would make a good pairing.
FishFright
More wheels than sense
Further to that rumours of Newey's number two heading to Ferrari
https://www.planetf1.com/news/adrian-newey-stunning-ferrari-move
rustybolts
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Briatore is drinking coffee with Wolff today . If Tu Tu wanted to put it to Hamilton, bring Alonzo on board for 2025 . 2 old boys batting it out in pretty competitive cars . Stranger things have happened !!
classic33
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Seb Vettel to return to F1?
https://www.planetf1.com/news/sebastian-vettel-instagram-racing-comeback-tease
Drago
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I offered, but Tonto Wilf won't let me wear a cardigan during media interviews.
figbat
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I think Vettel and Alonso are the wrong move. Yes they’ll make headlines and may even win a race or two, but they have to build the team around George now and neither of the old’uns will be around for the long term.
I still think Albon is the better choice, I know Ocon has a foot in the door but he runs hot and cold. Then there’s Antonelli, who could be a new Verstappen-like prodigy or too soon and crush him. He has the super license points.
I still think Albon is the better choice, I know Ocon has a foot in the door but he runs hot and cold. Then there’s Antonelli, who could be a new Verstappen-like prodigy or too soon and crush him. He has the super license points.