Another day is in the books. That means bringing you a fresh batch of F1's major headlines.
Mercedes features after it was revealed that its Australian Grand Prix woes may have provided important 'clues' for improvement, but even if it were found, Red Bull's design Is the one man Adrian Newey ready to move the goalposts? Let's take a look at the action.
Mercedes discovers W15 'clue' in Melbourne
The Australian Grand Prix was not a pleasant experience for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton retiring on race day with engine trouble and George Russell crashing in the closing stages, but Hamilton once again bemoaned the instability of the W15, leaving Mercedes with a potential I discovered a problem. This is an important pattern to counter this trend.
Mercedes technical director James Allison said the W15 seemed to be at its best in the cooler conditions and offered “some clues” as to where to look next.
read more – Mercedes finds W15 'clue' with key setup clarification
Does Adrian Newey have the ability to provide more pace?
Mercedes is still searching for answers to its success in F1's ground effects era, which has featured the complete dominance of Red Bull and its design chief Newey.
As the regulations enter their third year in force, it's fair to think that most of the big gains have been made, but F1's chief technology officer, Pat Symonds, said Newey said: “There's still a lot more to come. “There are many,” he said.
read more – Adrian Newey warns of innovation, saying current F1 cars will have “many more features in the future”
Sebastian Vettel sees no reason for Max Verstappen to leave Red Bull
It would also be very helpful for Red Bull to have three-time world champion Max Verstappen behind the wheel of their creation, although recent speculation suggests this is not a guarantee beyond F1 in 2024. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is particularly keen to snap up the Dutchman. .
Red Bull's recent off-track turmoil could open the door, but former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel says he doesn't understand from a sporting perspective why Verstappen would consider retiring.
read more – Sebastian Vettel warns Max Verstappen amid Red Bull 'concerns' and Mercedes rumors
Toto Wolff insists on repairing relationship with Verstappen
Beyond performance, another potential hurdle highlighted by Verstappen and Mercedes' bombshell was the scar left by 2021. It's that epic title battle that saw regular tantrums between the Mercedes and Red Bull camps.
But Wolff insisted that was all Max, his father Jos Verstappen and the trio had discussed since the move.
read more – Toto Wolff gives big update on relationship with Max Verstappen as Mercedes rumors swirl
Will an all-Spanish Aston Martin join the lineup?
Red Bull could well enter the market for a new driver in 2025, whether it be to replace Verstappen or Sergio Perez, with former F1 team principal Eddie Jordan naming Australian Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz as his top choice. It is listed as.
However, Jordan believes Sainz will join Alonso at Aston Martin if Red Bull takes over from his former junior who leaves Ferrari after F1 ends in 2024.
read more – Eddie Jordan makes fun of Red Bull's decision to spell disaster for Lance Stroll
