The Official F1 2026 silly season *contains speculation*
Discussion
TheDeuce said:
SturdyHSV said:
TheDeuce said:
I think if someone conflates a happy life with not needing to work anymore, that person made a misstep somewhere along the way. For any F1 driver, TP or even a successful HoD in F1, the work is the life they aimed for before they started work.
Doesn't even need to be a HoD I'd suggest, being more senior doesn't necessarily make the work more enjoyable.I've been junior, senior, manager and will be HoD in a few years, and they've all been thoroughly enjoyable because it's F1, I've got no interest in retiring at all, maybe I'll feel differently in 20 years but it honestly doesn't feel like work. Not real work anyway, it's hard work and a lot of time and effort, but I love it.
I can totally imagine how for AN, if you love designing racecars, why not do it at one of the highest levels in Motorsport, you have the best competition, the best facilities, big budgets, lots of good people etc etc.
It's a rewarding environment to 'work' in.
As for AN, in addition to enjoying his work I think it's sometimes overlooked that he's a racer too. He's sat on the pitwall for years and is integral to the team/car/driver 'going racing' in the most effective manner. When the car wins, it's not just validation of his design effort, but it's also satisfying for the simple joy of having won a race. This is why he races cars outside of F1 (albeit with mixed results
)suffolk009 said:
tight fart said:
I m just dreading Crofty trying to explain these new rules at every opportunity at every race.
Did anyone else see Ted literally walking around in circles with a driver (I forget who) trying to explain the new rules. Utter nonsense.NB: A lot of negative vibes abound... & that's just from the teams & drivers.
(No doubt the FIA will silence them... it doesn't show the sport in a good light)
Edited by Milkyway on Monday 16th February 14:01
Big Nanas said:
Wasnt' sure where to put this, so here we are.
Red Bull's Chief Designer has quit ahead of the '26 season. He's been there since '06.
That seems like a big announcement to me
A bit of a surprise halfway through testing and just 3 weeks before the first GP weekend. Although maybe he hung on to complete and validate the car ahead of announcing his departure. Not sure why they wouldn't put that in the official press release if that's the case though.Red Bull's Chief Designer has quit ahead of the '26 season. He's been there since '06.
That seems like a big announcement to me
Not even a year after Neweys departure too - which I would have assumed was something of a leg up for Craig at the time.
TheDeuce said:
Big Nanas said:
Wasnt' sure where to put this, so here we are.
Red Bull's Chief Designer has quit ahead of the '26 season. He's been there since '06.
That seems like a big announcement to me
A bit of a surprise halfway through testing and just 3 weeks before the first GP weekend. Although maybe he hung on to complete and validate the car ahead of announcing his departure. Not sure why they wouldn't put that in the official press release if that's the case though.Red Bull's Chief Designer has quit ahead of the '26 season. He's been there since '06.
That seems like a big announcement to me
Not even a year after Neweys departure too - which I would have assumed was something of a leg up for Craig at the time.
Damon Hill has rejoined Williams as an official ambassador.
https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/damon-hill-will...
https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/damon-hill-will...
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