Aston Martin

andicole0 · 25 Sep 2017 at 11:45

Back in F1 from 2018 as title sponsor for Red Bull.
The beginning of the demise of Red Bull in F1? The lead up to 'sensible engines for 2021.
Andi.

andicole0 · 25 Sep 2017 at 12:36

I'm seeing stories the boss wants out of F1 so this may be the first step in the RB name disappearing from F1.
Don't forget the team has history going back to Stewart GP then Ford and Jaguar so name changes have been done before.
Interestingly the AM HyperCar that is being developed with Adrian Neweys help just might have an engine that lead to the 2021 changes.
Along with Porsche, Cosworth and Ilmor interest in the 2021 rules we could be looking at a rumour filled few years. With probably more interest in the future of F1 than the the remaining hybrid years.
Andi.

andicole0 · 25 Sep 2017 at 12:49

gord said:
What are the key 2021 proposals? Reduced energy recovery and complexity of the engines? Simplified V6 Turbos?

Very good question, not sure anyone knows but the aim will be to reduce costs, maybe a simpler engine to improve reliability and reduce the number of units being used.
Andi.

andicole0 · 26 Sep 2017 at 10:05

CSMonkeh said:
Too heavy, just ask Jaguar....

But Red Bull is just a reincarnation of Jaguar F1 so that worked out well
Andi.