maximilian
3rd December 2009, 18:41
... just a few months ago, in the midst of all the "split" rumors, some people felt very strongly that the manufacturers are the true future of F1, and the privateers are comparatively meaningless. Many thought that the supposed breakaway series with the manufacturers would be the REAL deal, with BMW, Renault, Toyota etc. battling it out.
Meanwhile... it looks like despite Ferrari and Mercedes (thankfully!) staying in F1, all the others have already or are about to depart, leaving behind the brave privateers who not only soldier on, but also come in as new entrants, or in the case of Sauber and probably Prodrive, even take over the ex-manufacturer efforts... as the TRUE bread and butter of the sport (with McLaren also returning to being independent)!
Meanwhile... it looks like despite Ferrari and Mercedes (thankfully!) staying in F1, all the others have already or are about to depart, leaving behind the brave privateers who not only soldier on, but also come in as new entrants, or in the case of Sauber and probably Prodrive, even take over the ex-manufacturer efforts... as the TRUE bread and butter of the sport (with McLaren also returning to being independent)!