Amazing race guys! No one thought merc would be up there. What a call from Russell. Be interesting to know who could have also ran that strategy if they’d have gone for it
I have a contact at Williams. While I didn’t know about Saint coming, I do hear about the changes happening and it’s not all easy. There’s still a lot to do and some cultural changes need to happen too
Bit late on to this but I think the direction of travel at Ferrari is generally good. They are making steps forward and the team feels more stable. Leclerc has said that making mistakes now at Ferrari is more tolerated. In the past people would be sacked or moved. Now they work as a team. Obviously they have some car issues right now but I think they will be fighting at the front next year
Although I’m not sure if teams will focus too much on 2025. Think they may focus more on 2026. History shows that if you get it right at the start of a new set of regs then you can hold an advantage for quite a few years
I don’t know why people think changing staff is always a way to fix problems. You have a few key people but the way you work, the systems and the culture are more important
Aston Martin should get better soon. Now they have their structure in place and are out of the old Jordan factory. Mid you everyone is improving! McLaren have a new wind tunnel soon and red bull too I think?
I think as well that the best drivers make the difference but teams seem to have other priorities. Maybe red bulk would rather have the extra wind tunnel and cfd time than the championship. Seems crazy though
You would think but everyone wants the best 2026 car and if you win the championship you have less development time. But then less money. I can’t see it either but who knows.