2025 McLaren F1 Team

[MrGapes]

Also just out of curiosity (I’m happy with the existing Merc partnership), I am curious though…rewind to the start of 2023 when Aston and Honda agreed to a works engine deal, I do wonder if that would of been a little different if a decision was made later, it was made during peak Aston when they were continuous podium contenders and the closest max pursuers. I don’t know if they contacted or were even interested in a deal with McLaren..considering how 22 and the start of 23 was going I could see why any engine developer wouldn’t be interested.

But I do think in an alternative universe where the timelines were a bit different it could have been certainly a discussion.

(Nothing against the Aston project, with the personnel and facilities coming they for sure deserve it)

[Macklaren]

Also just out of curiosity (I’m happy with the existing Merc partnership), I am curious though…rewind to the start of 2023 when Aston and Honda agreed to a works engine deal, I do wonder if that would of been a little different if a decision was made later, it was made during peak Aston when they were continuous podium contenders and the closest max pursuers. I don’t know if they contacted or were even interested in a deal with McLaren..considering how 22 and the start of 23 was going I could see why any engine developer wouldn’t be interested.

But I do think in an alternative universe where the timelines were a bit different it could have been certainly a discussion.

(Nothing against the Aston project, with the personnel and facilities coming they for sure deserve it)

McLaren considered every option (including RBPT) before re-signing with Mercedes. I bet Lando would have not extended his contract if we signed with Honda, given the risks

[De Wet]

Also just out of curiosity (I’m happy with the existing Merc partnership), I am curious though…rewind to the start of 2023 when Aston and Honda agreed to a works engine deal, I do wonder if that would of been a little different if a decision was made later, it was made during peak Aston when they were continuous podium contenders and the closest max pursuers. I don’t know if they contacted or were even interested in a deal with McLaren..considering how 22 and the start of 23 was going I could see why any engine developer wouldn’t be interested.

But I do think in an alternative universe where the timelines were a bit different it could have been certainly a discussion.

(Nothing against the Aston project, with the personnel and facilities coming they for sure deserve it)

McLaren considered every option (including RBPT) before re-signing with Mercedes. I bet Lando would have not extended his contract if we signed with Honda, given the risks

Have to agree. Honda is very erratic when it comes to F1.