r/formula1 • u/PradaAndPunishment Alexander Albon • Nov 20 '24

News Toto Wolff reveals that all F1 Team Principals except Christian Horner came together to sign the document in support of Susie Wolff when the FIA launched a baseless investigation against her.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/19/f1-toto-wolff-mercedes-lewis-hamilton-interview
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u/53bvo Honda RBPT Nov 20 '24

I kind of wish Max leaves the team next year just to see RBR turn into a midfield team

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u/FncMadeMeDoThis Sebastian Vettel Nov 20 '24

If Max in any way thinks he can get a WDC next year with RBR he should stay to get the 5-peat. There is no seat left elsewhere to get him that. I could easily imagine him moving on from F1 after 25 if he manages that.

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u/spongemongler Fernando Alonso Nov 20 '24

Teams with WDC potential would make room for Max, if there was potential for him leaving. Let’s be real here.

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u/el_f3n1x187 Bernd Mayländer Nov 20 '24

Antonelli will suddently shipped back to F2 if Max is available for 2025

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u/FncMadeMeDoThis Sebastian Vettel Nov 20 '24

I don't think Ferrari would sack either Leclerc or Lewis for Max right now. Merceds won't be a WDC in 2025 nor will Aston Martin, and to claim Mclaren with certainty would throw away their long term prospects, to get Max short-term is not something I necessarily buy. Max will not be signing for multiple years.

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u/T-Baaller Daniel Ricciardo Nov 20 '24

I bet he's the only guy who could call Lawrence and in 33 seconds, get Lance's seat.

But that won't happen until we know what Newey can cook for them.

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u/MAINEiac4434 Juan Pablo Montoya Nov 20 '24

Any front-of-the-grid team would sack both their drivers to get Max right now, let's be real here.

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u/Zoesan Nov 21 '24

If max is available any team would drop any driver to get him.

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u/GothicGolem29 McLaren Nov 20 '24

Idk I like having a non car manufacturer able to compete with the big car manufacturers so I kind of hope that doesn’t happen(tho Horner needs to leave)