Zynerji wrote: ↑04 Apr 2019, 18:07
Juzh wrote: ↑04 Apr 2019, 13:07
shades of 2015/2017 where they also started completely on the wrong foot and then eventually turned the car around trough the year (2015 less so, but renault was a total waste that year), except for the engine being more competitive this time. It seems RB really doesn't like odd number years
Makes me wonder if there are 2 design teams leap frogging years...
I know for 2017, Newey had by then taken a step back and was less involved, I think due in large part to the Aston Martin Valkyrie project. After the slow start, he took on a more active role. It's possible his reduced involvement dates further back because he was also involved in the America's Cup with Ben Ainslie, around 2014, if I'm not mistaken. But I'm really surprised that this is happening now, because we've heard from Christian and Marko that the new collaboration with Honda was a big motivation for him and it should be.
Q: (Stefano Mancini – La Stampa) Kimi, will you help Vettel to win his championship this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: I can only drive one car, obviously.
@2018 Singapore Grand Prix drivers press conference.