Silly season 2025-2026

[TimW]

The problem in the current driver market is Sainz getting solidly beaten by Albon. That raises questions. Is Sainz having a bad season? Or is Leclerc really not that much better than Albon? And then, with Hamiltons as the link, how does Russell compare? And if you consider Albon on par with Gasly, and thus Ocon, is there really anyone standing out? If not, why invest a lot of money in them? Unless somebody clearly stands out, what's the point?

[WardenOfTheNorth]

He won’t get a multi-year. Imo, Toto wants Max and he will gladly give up George to secure Max. The writings been on the wall since the yachts situation. If Toto wanted George he would have secured him with a 2+1 in the summer.

According to Sky F1 podcast George has a contract to sign but it is the small things he is still negotiating over, suh as sponsor days and bonuses.

Given how Kimi is doing, Tot won’t be silly enough to risk loosing George. Both George and Max have said at various times that they don’t care who their teammate is. I think Toto would prefer a George and Max lineup than Kimi and Max.