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

[Marcoose]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

When you had a car that was 1 second a lap faster in quali and 2 seconds per lap faster in a race over every other car for 8 seasons (~160 races) and was flat out the most dominant F1 car in history for all those season straight it begs the question, that's it? If you look more broadly, he has had the fastest car in F1 for 10 years, and the 2nd fastest for 7, and in his 18th year appears to still have the 3rd to 5th fastest depending on which track.
On the other hand, Max has only had 3 season with a good, not dominant car, (and ~60 races) and already over 100 podiums, nearly 60 race wins, and we all know Max doesnt need pole to win like some do but even those are starting to rack up (his pole to win ratio is much higher though for this reason).

So Verstappen’s stats make him the GOAT, but Hamilton is overrated. Bias much ?

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

When you had a car that was 1 second a lap faster in quali and 2 seconds per lap faster in a race over every other car for 8 seasons (~160 races) and was flat out the most dominant F1 car in history for all those season straight it begs the question, that's it? If you look more broadly, he has had the fastest car in F1 for 10 years, and the 2nd fastest for 7, and in his 18th year appears to still have the 3rd to 5th fastest depending on which track.
On the other hand, Max has only had 3 season with a good, not dominant car, (and ~60 races) and already over 100 podiums, nearly 60 race wins, and we all know Max doesnt need pole to win like some do but even those are starting to rack up (his pole to win ratio is much higher though for this reason).

Teams could NOT overcome a 100hp engine advantage. Teams can overcome ground effects and aerodynamics. They just don't know how.

[Davil]

This is such a weird argument. They are both incredible drivers. Leave it at that.

[M5Rick]

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Artemis

But he will sign Mercedes documents nevertheless (starting either in 2025 or 2026) prior to the Imola race weekend later this month...

Bad blood between Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner. Jos has a massive influence on Max.

@ 40 seconds.

[MontyB1]

Seems at the moment that he really does want a bit of a break. Maybe he really does want to say in the UK and just help Williams get a shot in the arm, seems anything is possible at the moment.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

MAX doesn't want to sign a Mercedes contract .
.

But Jos says he wants Max to go to Merc

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by G30M

But Jos says he wants Max to go to Merc

MAX is a big boy now and dad runs a F1 apparel store.

[Killed by Death]

Newey admits he is a bit tired. That sounds like he might retire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...H0Z7PtlvFQA0Uy

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Newey admits he is a bit tired. That sounds like he might retire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...H0Z7PtlvFQA0Uy

Started with Fittipaldi Auto in 1980, then proper with March Racing as chief designer in 1988 working in the high pressure F1 environment for around 40 or more years would be enough for anyone and I gather the winks from some at Merc, AM or anyone else are just to make people think that he may be back later with someone.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by G30M

But Jos says he wants Max to go to Merc

Can be . But that Isn't what MAX wants at this moment .
Jos had something to say (in the past) But today Jos has nothing to say..
Jos can give some advice . But the final decision comes from MAX !

This mate => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=87

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Newey admits he is a bit tired. That sounds like he might retire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...H0Z7PtlvFQA0Uy

Yes . He also looks very tired . He can relax now in his RB17 hypercar project.
The pressure is off . After the RB17 he will sail with his sail-yacht project...

Newey at Ferrari ?
Well that ...That's the Million Dollar question !

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Newey admits he is a bit tired. That sounds like he might retire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...H0Z7PtlvFQA0Uy

Ferrari: Adrian, better to have sidepod or no sidepod?

Adrian: I'm a bit tired, I've had to clean the deck of my yacht, can I check tomorrow?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Adrian: I'll let you know tomorrow ok?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Ham: Adrian, let's check out this new jacket of mine ...

Adrian:

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Newey admits he is a bit tired. That sounds like he might retire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...H0Z7PtlvFQA0Uy

So if he wants to quit when he's winning, he'd retire.

But as so many top dogs have done, they just try "one more stint" and they find themselves dominated. Schumacher, Federer, etc

If I were Adrian I'd buy a GT3 RS and go racing in a amateur league. (Well actually I'd just not race and just buy an abandoned airport and do my own thing)

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by G30M

Ferrari: Adrian, better to have sidepod or no sidepod?

Adrian: I'm a bit tired, I've had to clean the deck of my yacht, can I check tomorrow?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Adrian: I'll let you know tomorrow ok?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Ham: Adrian, let's check out this new jacket of mine ...

Adrian:

Good one

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by G30M

Ferrari: Adrian, better to have sidepod or no sidepod?

Adrian: I'm a bit tired, I've had to clean the deck of my yacht, can I check tomorrow?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Adrian: I'll let you know tomorrow ok?

Ferrari: We are checking ...

Ham: Adrian, let's check out this new dress of mine ...

Adrian:

FTFY

[M5Rick]

Official
Adrian is going to Timbuktu in a camper van, he'll be living off the land and will not be coming back for 3 years after completing the RB17.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Can be . But that Isn't what MAX wants at this moment .
Jos had something to say (in the past) But today Jos has nothing to say..
Jos can give some advice . But the final decision comes from MAX !

This mate => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=87

Can you imagine Kelly's reaction if he listened to his dad..it would be 'goodbye MAX, I thought you were a man'.
Jos lost it a little because of this RB bird thing and Horner but like everyone else he'll soon get on track.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Official
Adrian is going to Timbuktu in a camper van, he'll be living off the land and will not be coming back for 3 years after completing the RB17.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

i can't unsee the long black banana in the middle. is that based on some preseason complaint pic?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The RBR mudguards are go

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by G30M

i can't unsee the long black banana in the middle. is that based on some preseason complaint pic?

Mate , I have no idea what it can be ..