Good that both merc drivers could get a feel again for w13 (pir tyre test) and can compare it straight away when W14 arrives.
As for RBR not showing the car , then don't announce a launch.
Toto and Ineos are nothing without the AMG branding and the Mercedes funding of the different programmes is also key to the operation. Formula 1 is at it's most valuable now too. This is when dividends pay the highest. Mercedes will be in for a long time coming bStu wrote: ↑29 Jan 2023, 12:37The most likely future would be sale of the team, rather than any succession plan (imo); they are now very consciously NOT Mercedes, but Petronas AMG Ineos.
Toto & Mr Ineos are now the largest shareholders, Daimler (Mercedes) are down to around 30%), once it suits Daimler (and their product marketing), they will either scale back further or withdraw (and that will depend on future production and its compatibility with F1 power train direction (so, post 2030ish).
Just how I see things going…
That would complete the circle yes.
Ricciardo is third driver because he made bad choices and ultimately failed miserably against Lando. F1 is not responsible for driver's situation where nobody other than a driver is responsible for the mess. As for Mick, it's obvious he is taken by Mercedes for their respect towards to the old man.DGP123 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2023, 17:06He’s there because of the name. This is the way F1 is headed, it’s why Ricciardo is third driver for RB. These teams utilise the profile of the driver, his media platforms and fan base, in a way of attracting new sponsors, and using them to promote events and promo’s. The likelihood of Ricciardo/Schumacher driving is slimmer than slim. They’re just there to promote the teams down other avenues away from the racing, in an attempt to exploit these new markets and fanbases.
Mercedes is a german brand. Mick is a German driver, and son of a German legend. Do the math. Schumacher has marketing value. That what it comes down to.mendis wrote: ↑05 Feb 2023, 17:24Ricciardo is third driver because he made bad choices and ultimately failed miserably against Lando. F1 is not responsible for driver's situation where nobody other than a driver is responsible for the mess. As for Mick, it's obvious he is taken by Mercedes for their respect towards to the old man.DGP123 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2023, 17:06He’s there because of the name. This is the way F1 is headed, it’s why Ricciardo is third driver for RB. These teams utilise the profile of the driver, his media platforms and fan base, in a way of attracting new sponsors, and using them to promote events and promo’s. The likelihood of Ricciardo/Schumacher driving is slimmer than slim. They’re just there to promote the teams down other avenues away from the racing, in an attempt to exploit these new markets and fanbases.
There's nothing bad about it. The teams are free to do as they please. It's not up to anyone other than the owners.
That's what I said, but differently. Old man's name will always remain the toast of Germany, Ferrari and Mercedes.
Is it not Mick? They just announced him as reserve
I forgot to include except for Mick.