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22nd June 2011, 08:53 #1
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Ferrari - Does F1 need them?
So as not to pollute the BBC thread and with a respectful request that the admins move posts from that thread regarding this topic into this one.
Personally, I feel Ferrari need F1 but F1 would easily survive the departing of Ferrari.
Ferrari fans are first and foremost motorracing enthusiasts. This is what we all are. If McLaren left in the morning I would not stop watching F1. There may be some out there that would but on the overall I can't imagine the hit being anywhere near as much as some people imagine.
As I said in other thread, Ferrari needs F1 far more than F1 needs Ferrari.
Your thoughts?
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22nd June 2011, 09:47 #2
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I'm sure the usual unrealistic fans will claim that F1 will implode and fade into the dusk if Ferrari left but the fact is that it would be sad but F1 will go on regardless.
Who knows, it might make F1 better?
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22nd June 2011, 09:57 #3
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Ferrari are an evocative brand, and I'm sure they play a part in tempting some people into following the sport. But if we continue to have racing such as we've seen recently, coupled with "Big" personalities, I'm sure F1 would survive without them.
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22nd June 2011, 10:10 #4
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Yes, F1 needs Ferrari. They are the only manufacturer to compete in every championship since inception and the only car company that sells road cars purely to fund its racing programs. F1 would carry on without them, but would be poorer for it. Don't underestimate the importance of Brand Names.
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22nd June 2011, 10:14 #5Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
Other than that, Ferrari should be in an F1 world championship.
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22nd June 2011, 10:17 #6
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Originally Posted by The Black Knight
However, the sport would be the poorer for Ferrari's absence.Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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22nd June 2011, 10:29 #7
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Originally Posted by Matthew"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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22nd June 2011, 12:15 #8
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22nd June 2011, 15:23 #9
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The 458 vs. MP4-12C face off sums it up.
What the British reviewers agree is that the McLaren is the superior car but the Ferrari wins out on account of its greater emotional depth.The world according to Taki Inoue: https://mobile.twitter.com/takiinoue/st ... 7249326080
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22nd June 2011, 15:41 #10
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Originally Posted by wedge"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
Turned out to be an interesting race. Glad I decided to watch it. Too bad Logan went out. At least it was from racing hard and not his own mistake.
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