Quote Originally Posted by truefan72 View Post
well
I think its just about done:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121722

Back with renault and they will be paying more for them and lose part of the the renault and total sponsorship money in 2016 and all from 2017.
Plus a likely rebranding of the engine (probably to infiniti) although i think it only helps renault to have an additional team with its name on the cars
Contracts have been exchanged and the decision now rests with mattershitz...who would be wise it eat some humble pie and accept it
Redbull suddenly finds themselves with loads of possibilities. Ferrari already has a relationship with Toro Ross, hence l can see a renewal of this relationship in 2016. I wonder if the B spec Ferrari engine would be more competitive than the illien developed Renault engine. Technically, the unbranded Redbull engine is a new entrant to F1 and would benefit from the new supplier entry rules, l am guessing. This would suggest that Redbull has more flexibility and possibility of making bigger competitive strides than using the B spec Ferrari engine. It would thus seem like a no brainer that Redbull may not consider Ferrari's offer as an option for 2016.

Besides, this seems like first steps towards becoming a works team. I have to say that l applaud them for such a courageous move.