F1 News Today: McLaren Discusses Monza, Red Bull’s Struggles, Newey Rumor Reaction

It’s Monday after the Italian Grand Prix, and there’s a lot to talk about.

Charles Leclerc thrilled the Tifosi with a stunning win at Monza, but there’s more happening behind the scenes. McLaren plans to discuss an early race overtake between their drivers, Red Bull is struggling, and Adrian Newey might be joining Aston Martin.

McLaren’s Internal Talks:

Even though Ferrari won at the ‘Temple of Speed,’ McLaren proved to be the fastest team again. However, they couldn’t fully take advantage of it. Lando Norris started from pole but lost his lead to Oscar Piastri on lap one. The Australian made a daring move around the outside, which cost Norris crucial championship points.

After the race, Andrea Stella praised his drivers for their aggressive racing at the front. But CEO Zak Brown mentioned there would be a ‘discussion’ about Piastri’s bold move. Will this talk be about calming down overtakes or introducing team orders to help Norris in his title chase?

Red Bull’s Troubles:

Since the Miami Grand Prix, McLaren has been on the rise while Red Bull has been struggling. Despite a strong start in 2024, things have gone downhill for them. Toto Wolff called it Red Bull’s ‘worst race’ in years, and Nico Rosberg noted that they seem clueless about their issues.

Max Verstappen even reverted to an old car floor at Zandvoort because the new one wasn’t working well. Christian Horner dodged questions about scrapping the new floor altogether. Fans might wonder if Red Bull can turn things around soon.

Adrian Newey Rumors:

Adrian Newey rumors are swirling again in F1 circles since he left Red Bull. There’s buzz that he might join Aston Martin, with an announcement expected soon.

When asked about these rumors after Monza, Fernando Alonso didn’t take the bait. “It’s still only rumors,” said Alonso, keeping things mysterious.

What do you think about all these changes and rumors?