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Well since 23 is long done and we're already talking about 24 in the other thread....I just hope the new season isn't a walkover for RB.
From a buddy in the paddock, rumor status only
Red Bull ceased development on the 2023 car at the holiday break in August. Those designers were moved to the 2025 project, and development for the 2024 car is full speed ahead. Does not bode well for the rest of the field.
Newey, Horner, Verstappen - an unbeatable combination. Props to VER for now having more victories than even Vettel (also with most of his victories in RB designed by Newey) I don't see much changing in 2024, going to be 25 when the engine regs change to see a shake up I think
I wonder if all the other teams don't regret ignoring the budget constraints like red bull did.
FIA fined them, but here they are with championships to show for their rule breaking and a marked advantage over every other team in the field.
Hiring accountants that can read the gray area of the rules has become as important as hiring engineers and designers that do the same
Have heard that a lot of budget is being "hidden" within the marketing expenses, and also why having an engine partner who covers the cost of engine development is key. Witness RedBull bringing on Ford in a couple years, Ford covers development cost under a company separate from RB, and yet RB is going to own most of the intellectual property in the power plant.
interesting times for sure, just a pity the cars are so god damn ugly heavy pigs.
Perhaps a system like MotoGP and their performance concessions might bring closer racing. F1 lost viewers in every period where there was dominant team - Schuey at Ferrari, Vettel at RB, Hammy at Mercedes, and now Verstappen at RB. The Netflix fans probably desperate for on track action and competition, experienced fans realize the season can be done at the first test (if the team nails the design). Always been that way.