So where do we all think Newey will end up? UPDATE: Aston Martin

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Marcoose

Predictable. When anybody else beats the defending champion, he’s a subpar driver. When your guy beats the defending champion, he’s the best.

Your spaghetti logic is epic. More please.

Mate . What's your prediction for the Hungarian GP ?

[Marcoose]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Mate . What's your prediction for the Hungarian GP ?

Anyone betting against Verstappen winning is a fool. Presently, that's the best driver-car-regs combo we've seen in a while. Hamilton had his time, Vettel had it too, even Button did for one magical diffuser year, Schumacher of course, etc. Today it's Verstappen. And very deserving. My prediction ? Verstappen by 20 seconds. He's going to overtake both McLarens on lap one and meet them again at the podium.

But it doesn't diminish others' accomplishments. Formula One has had many exceptional drivers.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Marcoose

Anyone betting against Verstappen winning is a fool. Presently, that's the best driver-car-regs combo we've seen in a while. Hamilton had his time, Vettel had it too, even Button did for one magical diffuser year, Schumacher of course, etc. Today it's Verstappen. And very deserving. My prediction ? Verstappen by 20 seconds. He's going to overtake both McLarens on lap one and meet them again at the podium.

But it doesn't diminish others' accomplishments. Formula One has had many exceptional drivers.

You can see what I think on this page => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...118172&page=10

[Marcoose]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

You can see what I think on this page => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...118172&page=10

Nah. Verstappen will win comfortably. Sure, he has competition now. But he’s still my favourite to win tomorrow.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Marcoose

Nah. Verstappen will win comfortably. Sure, he has competition now. But he’s still my favourite to win tomorrow.

And your man ? At the podium ?

[Killed by Death]

My Prediction? Charlie will start on full wets

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

My Prediction? Charlie will start on full wets

maybe Inters I reckon

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by G30M

maybe Inters I reckon

Bro, That's a good looking M550

[Marcoose]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

And your man ? At the podium ?

I wouldn’t bet on it. His confidence is not fully back yet, he’s alone, and Merc aren’t all that yet.

FYI, whilst I respect and pull for Hamilton, I’m far more a Leclerc fan. For obvious reasons. Daghe Munegu.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by G30M

maybe Inters I reckon

i think that's a render of someone putting a M8 grille on a G80 M3

i think ... can't recall completely now ...

[GuidoK]

Some new rumours that Ferrari (Vasseur) rejected Newey because he wants too much control in the team.

[CMW33]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

Some new rumours that Ferrari (Vasseur) rejected Newey because he wants too much control in the team.

I didn't click the link. Sounds like armchair speculation to drive impressions. If Newey to Ferrari doesn't work out, I doubt it'll be because Newey has outrageous demands.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by CMW33

I didn't click the link. Sounds like armchair speculation to drive impressions. If Newey to Ferrari doesn't work out, I doubt it'll be because Newey has outrageous demands.

If you click the link, you can see where the rumours come from.
But yes, like everything you read about Newey's new venture, they are all speculations as there haven't been any official team announcements.
This topic is just about that. The rumours.

[Autobacs]

So the news is Newey is going to Aston Martin, as I thought he would. I'm sure ALO is glad even though it's a question mark if Newey can deliver a car worthy of a championship while ALO is still around.

[M5Rick]

I'm sticking with retire or a part time return with RBR to tell them where he thinks they took a wrong turn, just can't see him getting on with Stroll snr.

[CMW33]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm sticking with retire or a part time return with RBR to tell them where he thinks they took a wrong turn, just can't see him getting on with Stroll snr.

Yea, if he is allergic to politics & infighting, Aston Martin isn't a great choice. I don't know if Mike Krack & Co. will survive if Aston finishes a distant 5th next season--even if that is this team's maximum potential.

Honestly, I chose Ferrari a long time ago but now is Williams really in the mix??

[dfox]

I thought he'd end up at Aston. One of the lone 2 in the poll. His work on the Valkyrie would make the switch easy.

[Davil]

Yes he has existing ties with Aston. I think it makes sense. Also Honda comes in 2026. I did read a number of rumours of Max to Aston in 2026. That would be amusing.

I like Stroll. Seems like a nice enough sort of guy, very passionate and getting things done in F1 and Aston Martin road cars.

[MontyB1]

Seems that it's shortly going to be announced that Adrian will be joining Aston Martin. Interesting to see how that is going to drive the grid going forwards, he is only likely to have influence of the 2026 car and completely new regs.

[CMW33]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/n...blic/10650940/

Reputable sources are reporting that the Newey to Aston Martin announcement is imminent.

[MontyB1]

Yeah seems that way, often this is why they get the news but it’s embargoed. We shall see will certainly nicely mix things up having a stronger 4th team into the mix.

Just need to get another team into the mix to really get some entertainment in.

[GuidoK]

Apparently Newey gets a max. £150 million 5 year contract at AMR if the rumours are true:

I'm sure for Newey to get to his maximum salery, he has to deliver cars that win championships, but it's a lot of money, well done Newey!

I wonder how that works with the costcap: for instance AMR, and also MERC, the team boss (Stroll and Wolff) is also a large stock holder. What if they don't get a salery, but bonus on their stock or just see their stock rise and consider that their salery in contrast to Horner, who is technically just an employee with a salery. Having a team boss that has no income included in the cost cap is rather unfair. How does the FIA resolve this.
Also, (like in the video said), AMR is putting huge amounts of money in new factories, wind tunnels etc. What if they put those assets in a seperate holding and have AMR hire those facilities for a rediculously low price per year. How does all that work with the costcap? It seems that such matters can become very complicated.