Sidestepping the non news of this article… It could happen, they had real pace from somewhere towards the end of last season. I don’t think Ocon leaving will matter much, regardless of whether Doohan stays.
But yeah it wouldn’t surprise me if even the battle for third or fourth is hotly contested this year. It only really takes one crazy stroke of luck like Brazil last year…
Edit: I predict Aston to come last
You honestly think Sauber can outscore Aston in a season? I’d think them having Newey would start to reverse the trend of downgrading their car throughout the season.
Yeah but how much impact can he have on this year’s car? I think he’s mainly there for 2026. Idk. Hulkenberg plus Bortoleto v Alonso plus nobody… I’d bet Sauber unless the car is completely garbage
