[Antilochos]

So, I'm quite curious about Red Bull to be honest.
They are a great team with good people, but because of a engine with bad reliability and a lack of speed (compared to Mercedes), will they be a title contender for next year?

Normally, I would say no. But the fact that Verstappen signed a new contract puzzles me. Verstappen is a driver wanted by all teams, why choose a team that is not fighting for a title and nothing points in the direction that they will be for the next two years.
Does Verstappen know something that we do not (obvious, but you know what I mean)? Or did he the smart move to give Red Bull that extra year, in exchange that he is free to leave earlier if the team does not reach certain goals?
Don't see Ricciardo signing anytime soon.

Then I read Horner saying Newey will be involved in the new design in same amount like 2017 design. Didn't Newey get involved only a little bit and when it turned out the design at start season wasn't that good at all, he returned to finish the job? This phrase of Horner worries me.

And then the engine. What about that? Renault, Honda. Are they really capable of getting up to Mercedes niveau, or even Ferrari niveau? Will they get that reliability?

Would love to see this team fighting again for the title, but it is keeping me puzzled...