Unfortunately not much of a surprise. It will be interesting who might step in , Manufacturer wise, since many Auto Manufacturers Worldwide are struggling presently.
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:20 pm
by RDMcG
Given the troubles at VAG I would be surprised to to Porsche step in at this stage with Audi aleady with a team for next year.
I think Aston will be OK for next year -the team is no longer part of the Aston corporate structure. The cars are drastically different next year and Aston has the greatest designer (Adrian Newey) so the car will be very competitive. The question is who will drive it. Certainly Lance Stroll only survives due to his father.
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2025 9:27 am
by blueline
Top Gear: "Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have been announced as Cadillac’s F1 drivers for 2026"
Cadillac made a wise choice . A brand new team needs experienced drivers to provide accurate feedback to the engineers. It's the only way to get better .
Get the car so it's consistent and then work on speed . At that point you can plug and play drivers as needed/wanted .
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:12 pm
by RDMcG
They are not aiming to win the championship in a year or two naturally-it will take time to build all of the resources to design,build,test and continually develop the cars as well as get the drivers settled in. Still,it’s a start.
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:15 pm
by blueline
Autoweek: "10 Things to Watch Across Final 10 F1 Races"
"With just under half of the Formula 1 season to go, lots of things are already settled—but there are also plenty of open questions."
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Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 12:05 pm
by 996C438
Colton Herta officially named as Cadillac F1 test driver . Because Will Power was officially signed at Andretti Indycar Herta will probably race in F2 next season to gain a F1 super license . And if all goes as planned eventually stepping up to Cadillac F1 seat .
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 3:17 pm
by WillyDaP
Interesting to say the least but one wonders why Palou has not been snatched up by someone?!
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 4:50 pm
by 996C438
WillyDaP wrote: Wed Sep 03, 2025 3:17 pm
Interesting to say the least but one wonders why Palou has not been snatched up by someone?!
Based on his performance I agree . Palou has stated many times he is not driven to get to F1 . Maybe he enjoys being the big fish in a small pond . Or maybe it's BS and talks are ongoing behind the curtain . Only time will tell .
Re: Formula 1 Racing News
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 9:10 pm
by blueline
Well, regarding Palou, there's this from MotorsportWeek.com - "Red Bull eyeing F1 drive for IndyCar champion Alex Palou – report"
"However, the supposed terms of Palou’s current contract with Chip Ganassi Racing could see Red Bull required to pay a hefty release clause to spring the 28-year-old from it.
Unlike other IndyCar drivers rumoured to be seeking the challenge of F1, Palou has the required Super Licence points in order to race.
And his glowing profile as one of the world’s best drivers might also tempt Red Bull into a potential play for his signature, particularly given the sport’s growing popularity in the country."
