Must-Achieve Goals For Each F1 Team

Red Bull - Secure The Cars' Strengths

Every dominant champion is met with eventual derision from the F1 fanbase. Boos often come globally after a driver has reached 3 successive World Championships. If this were the only penalty, no team would fear consistent success. That being said, the FIA are aware of how this impacts their bottom line. Fans like variance, and as a result, the FIA are confident with their swift directives to repeal and ban any advantages a team might have. Red Bull will need to be conscientious of their progression as to not but too much into an easily ban-able advantage.

Ferrari - Improve Internal Communication

The rightful meme of the season has been the lack of coordination between Ferrari's pit wall and their all-star driver, Charles Leclerc. Without their confidence, his would-have-been maiden championship evaporated before his dismayed fans' eyes. Every team that rises from midfield mediocrity into the title picture experiences some form of institutional growing pains. Despite that, the Ferrari logo looms heavy in the garage, and Italian fans worldwide are expectant of a more successful 2023 campaign. 

Mercedes - Advance The Engine

 

The forgotten piece of the Mercedes puzzle has been the lack of relative power. Their engine is by far the least successful of the four options currently on the grid. Not only for themselves, but for their bottom line, its going to be important to improve their product. 

Alpine - Improve The Internal Infrastructure

Alpine/Renault have peddled at the top of the midfield for years. Following the disappointing realization that this cycle isn't the championship window they expected, its time for the French outfit to show their intent to potential drivers.

McLaren - Keep The Peace

Piastri and Norris are both equally hungry for success. This lineup has the potential to blow up, and without the leadership necessary to keep the team focused, it could be a drama-filled year for the team. 

Alfa Romeo - Invest In The Future

There's an unlikely opportunity within the next 3 years for Sauber. They're mostly secured for the long-term, but still need to fill in their obligations to their current sponsors. If there's anything they'll want, its to begin their next era with the best car under their supervision. Securing funds from Zhou's lucrative sponsorship deals is a great place to start. I'd be surprised if the team doesn't improve on the personnel side with 3 years to prepare for a brand new run at the top 3.

AlphaTauri - Restructure For Independence 

The sudden change in leadership at Red Bull has rightfully signaled a potential change at AlphaTauri. Since their inception in 2008, Red Bull's junior outfit has benefitted from extremely low expectations. After reviewing their balance sheets, it's clear the most important goal has been breaking even. Now, without the guarantee of a permanent backer, the team is forced to recon with a future requiring new revenue streams. Sponsorship, leadership, and facilities will be on the shopping list going forwards. 

Aston Martin - Up For Grabs

The objectives for Aston Martin are unclear for the moment. Following the acquisition, the public statements made by Stroll as the leader of his investment conglomerate were directed at gaining attention for a title-challenging outfit. A season removed from those goals, its apparent that the team is lacking the necessary components for a title challenge. The last time a customer team was able to compete for a title was 2014, and the last time a customer team with a competitive manufacturing team on the grid competed for a title was 2010. Either they'll be eager to add the Audi engine to their cars, or they'll have to fork over the financial might to truly match what Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari are capable of. 

Haas - Establish A Sponsorship Relationship

Haas have been in survival mode since their initial foray into the sport. As a fan, their constant inability to gain traction financially has been frustrating. There are a number of exciting potential entrants who would be more likely to produce entertaining racing. Nevertheless, whatever value their internal drama has provided, their constant middling form means there are few racing goals that seem appropriate to set for them. More likely than not, the objective is simply getting out of a purely sustaining financial state, and setting their sights on long-term success determinants such as an academy team. 

Williams - Continue to Scout For Talent

Despite the guarded optimism regarding Williams' future following the acquisition by world renowned investment firm Dorilton Capital, the team's performances have consistently mirrored the season before. Without the talent of George Russell behind the wheel, and even with the heroics of Albon's return to F1, the team are looking for a new driver to improve their overall results. American Logan Sargeant has been on pole for a while now, and his credentials are sorely lacking in all-star potential.