Paddock sources at Monza say Aston Martin is set to announce Adrian Newey's signing within a week. Despite intense competition, including a near deal with Ferrari, Aston Martin made a compelling offer that swayed Newey. Red Bull has felt the impact of his departure, with both Dr. Helmut Marko and Robert Doornbos acknowledging his absence. Fernando Alonso, while hopeful for Newey's arrival, remains focused on the team's urgent need for performance improvements.
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Red Bull Racing has struggled at Monza due to issues with its rear wing setup. The team used a trimmed-down version of its existing low-downforce wing rather than a bespoke Monza wing, which compromised straight-line speed. This choice resulted in Red Bull's cars being significantly slower in the speed traps compared to their rivals. Max Verstappen explained that the cost cap influenced the decision, but the lack of a specialized wing has worsened their performance problems.
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After months of no communication, Red Bull's Christian Horner and Ford's Jim Farley met at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix. The silence was due to an investigation into Horner's behavior, which had caused tension. Farley had criticized how the investigation was handled, which led to a rift between them.
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Gabriel Bortoleto won the Feature race at Monza, moving from P22 to P1, which boosts his chances of joining Sauber next season. Despite a tough qualifying session, his strong performance makes him a top candidate over Valtteri Bottas, who is struggling with a less competitive car. Sauber is watching Bortoleto closely and is impressed by his racing skills and potential for sponsorships. With Fernando Alonso's support, Bortoleto is in a great position to land an F1 contract.
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Audi has adjusted its Formula 1 goals, as they've realized that winning races will take more time than expected. They have made big changes to their management by bringing in Mattia Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley to lead the Sauber team, which Audi will fully own next year. Despite Sauber's current struggles, Audi is focused on improving quickly and has set up its F1 program to run independently. Although Audi's engine development is going well, they expect some challenges in being fully competitive by 2026.
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