Apparently Newey is in talks with Williams. Now that would be crazy if it happened!
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That would be great. At his age and with the money he's made I guess there's a possibility he wants to do one last thing in F1 for enjoyment. They are looking to expand their road car business, so could have some enticement there too.
Ewww
I doubt he'll retire. Just months ago he gave an interview and mentioned that his father retired at 65 and then lost his way, and that he's not ready to be lying on a beach somewhere. He's 65 now as well.
A bit Fergiesque, I suppose, as Sir Alex always rememberd how his father retired and shortly after was disagnosed with cancer and didn't last much longer.
I will always be grateful I was at Donington in 1993 and got to meet him (briefly).
I don't think the 94 Williams would have beaten Schumacher but Villeneuve and Hill's titles would both have gone to him.
Makes no sense as to why he'd negotiate the exit of his contract including not having to serve any gardening leave. He doesn't get on with Stroll senior and the Williams rumour is just some clickbait from Racing365. Ferrari is realistically the only place he's going.
James Vowles confirmed that Williams had met with Adrian Newey.
However, he stated that the talks were still "at the first level" and superficial.
He is waiting for them to meet again.
Italian sources say he is in final stages with Ferrari.
However, he stated that the talks were still "at the first level" and superficial.
He is waiting for them to meet again.
Italian sources say he is in final stages with Ferrari.
Andrea Stella about the MCL38 upgrades:
"From a continuity point of view, let's say that there are some important innovations . True, perhaps less flashy but certainly very demanding from a technical point of view .
For example, the front suspension changed significantly"
Acording to foa documents everything is new on the car
Front wing, front suspension, front corner, floor body, sidepod inlet, coke/engine cover, cooling louvres, rear suspension, rear corner and beam wing.
"From a continuity point of view, let's say that there are some important innovations . True, perhaps less flashy but certainly very demanding from a technical point of view .
For example, the front suspension changed significantly"
Acording to foa documents everything is new on the car
Front wing, front suspension, front corner, floor body, sidepod inlet, coke/engine cover, cooling louvres, rear suspension, rear corner and beam wing.
It’s widely reported about the gardening leave and we can talk with confidence that they would have had to negotiate an individual like Newey, in an area like technical development, would have that in his contract. Just like Fallows and Prodromou had when they left.
Having been on a period of gardening leave myself before, the only time you’re ever concerned about exiting a business and that clause in your contract being an issue is when you’re moving to a competitor.
So similar to last season albeit earlier in the season when they introduced the actual car for the season having started the season with a not fully completed car to their requirements.
Hopefully they can get closer to the RedBulls this weekend.
These certainly sound like a pretty comprehensive update. Which in some respects is a bit of a surprise given it isn't that long since the start of the season.
SQ1 has started 
Norris looking pretty rapid
Botthas fast asleep there, has to be a penalty
I just wanted to commentate how ridiculous is that they are allowed to slow down immediately on the straight after setting a lap and then Bottas does that. Amateur stuff.
Out in SQ1
16) Pierre Gasly, Alpine
17) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber
18) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
19) Logan Sargeant, Williams
20) Alex Albon, Williams
16) Pierre Gasly, Alpine
17) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber
18) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
19) Logan Sargeant, Williams
20) Alex Albon, Williams
Sergeant - never a truer word spoken 
Bottas should be getting a penalty coming his way.
Not that it will make much difference
Not that it will make much difference
Who will go first, Sergeant or Ten Hag?
that was so close to a huge accident. Bottas just not looking and nothing from team to say Piastri was coming behind, fast.
4 mins left of SQ2 and only now is Max coming out
Wonder if Max will be lining up a Ferrari seat for when Hamilton leaves (isn't it a 1 year contract?) especially if AN does go there. Stay at RB next year then move to Ferrari the year after
Williams would have been really interesting - once title winning team fallen off a cliff like United, would be the ultimate achievement to bring them back to winning titles, but they don't have the budget to be able to work with what designs he'd come up with so feels zero chance of that
May be he just appreciated the compliment from Lewis when sky interviewed him earlier but he had a massive smirk on his face when talking about Ferrari. Shame they didn't ask him if the CH decisions forced his hand to leave but it's probably all embargoed and no one is allowed to ask about it
Williams would have been really interesting - once title winning team fallen off a cliff like United, would be the ultimate achievement to bring them back to winning titles, but they don't have the budget to be able to work with what designs he'd come up with so feels zero chance of that
May be he just appreciated the compliment from Lewis when sky interviewed him earlier but he had a massive smirk on his face when talking about Ferrari. Shame they didn't ask him if the CH decisions forced his hand to leave but it's probably all embargoed and no one is allowed to ask about it
Both Merc's out in SQ2
Oh Toto that is so not right
Out in SQ2
11) George Russell, Mercedes
12) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
13) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
14) Kevin Magnussen, Haas
15) Yuki Tsunoda, RB
11) George Russell, Mercedes
12) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
13) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
14) Kevin Magnussen, Haas
15) Yuki Tsunoda, RB
Oh Toto that is so not right
He looks devastated, almost felt sorry for him.
Sprint races are pointless, yeah OK we get more racing, but thats it.
It seems like everyone is struggling in those slow corners.
you know exactly what I mean
It'll be interesting to see how Lewis does in Ferrari next season - do we think he's lost that extra edge he used to have, or is it a combination of shocking car and he's just going through the motions?
The car is a dog, it will show in one session it has some potential, then in the next its back to shit. They seem to spend to much time messing with the set up and its not working.
shows you how seriously they are taking this SQ3, all the cars waited till the last couple of mins to come out.
Max makes an error and still purple every sector. Sigh.
Perez seems to have got going too, it's pretty much gonna be RB 1-2 all season isn't it, bar maybe the odd Ferrari splitting them
Disappointing Q3 from Lando
Like people have said the off track is so much more interesting
Very sterile track too, no perils of gravel etc
Perez seems to have got going too, it's pretty much gonna be RB 1-2 all season isn't it, bar maybe the odd Ferrari splitting them
Disappointing Q3 from Lando
Like people have said the off track is so much more interesting
Very sterile track too, no perils of gravel etc
Norris and disappointing when it matters, a match made in heaven.
Well that was a boring Sprint Qualifying at a boring track.
Norris looked like he was on ice.
Did Max just say it was terrible?
And yes Max, I too wondered what happened to the other cars
And yes Max, I too wondered what happened to the other cars
It's really difficult to understand how Perez can't be quicker than Max even when he makes mistake. I mean, how is it possible? He is a fecking professional racing driver, at least one time out of ten you are supposed to have some luck when your teammate makes a mistake, mind boggling.
And it's not like he is driving bad, he is not making any mistakes, his racing and breaking lines seem more than good, he is not inconsistent driver.
And it's not like he is driving bad, he is not making any mistakes, his racing and breaking lines seem more than good, he is not inconsistent driver.
Norris explains what went wrong in SQ3
Lando Norris looked like he was going to be in the fight for pole in the Miami GP Sprint but it all went wrong in SQ3 as he could only qualify in ninth:
"I just pushed too hard. The car was feeling very good. Just silly to be honest.
"A couple of mistakes in Turn One and it was a big spiral from there.
"A shame because the team have done a good job. The upgrades are working. I'm happy with everything.
"The pace is very good. Probably one of the quickest. Disappointed with today but I will do my best tomorrow."
Lando Norris looked like he was going to be in the fight for pole in the Miami GP Sprint but it all went wrong in SQ3 as he could only qualify in ninth:
"I just pushed too hard. The car was feeling very good. Just silly to be honest.
"A couple of mistakes in Turn One and it was a big spiral from there.
"A shame because the team have done a good job. The upgrades are working. I'm happy with everything.
"The pace is very good. Probably one of the quickest. Disappointed with today but I will do my best tomorrow."