Does anyone have new on new title sponsors for Mini. I though something was meant to be announced after Spain????
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Does anyone have new on new title sponsors for Mini. I though something was meant to be announced after Spain????
It's gone quiet hasn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Slightly worrying – the car is quick, and not fully developed. I wonder if that was the reason by the tyre choice for the Power stage on Sunday? Another reminder to potential sponsors…a tactic used in pre-season testing by F1 teams.
The last I heard about a title sponsor was in April this year. Scary indeed. The rumor was that Vodafone of Santander was going to be title sponsor. I think if you search online you can see an artists rendering of the potential Vodafone livery. I am starting to worry myself; especailly as Citroen seems to be on the brink of doing a deal with the Qatar government in the same way Ford has Abu Dhabi. That may push Citroen out of reach all together (budget wise).Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
What I've heard it's that if Mini doesn't support Prodrive next year, Prodrive isn't going to run the official cars! And that could indeed happen, cause until now there's no confirmation if there will be any support from BMW/Mini for 2012!
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I think the agreement between Prodrive & BMW is for the partnership to last for a few years yet. I think that main question in that regard is how much more money will BMW pump into this thing now they have DTM?
I was hoping for some BMW branding to appear on the JCW at some point but it doesn't seem likely.
I know when the made their debut appearance in Sardinia in May, I’d read that would be the only event to run in the ‘classic’ red livery. From Finland they would have a new sponsor & colours. Obviously not – however, if anybody can get sponsorship, DR can.
I wasn’t expecting any BMW branding – Rallying doesn’t really fit their ‘ethos’ – and none of their Premium rivals are the WRC. Which is why the DTM is so important.
There is a question that needs to be asked however, and I’m sure most of us know the answer, in regards to sponsorship.
True but then the last BMW F1 car had MINI branding on it. Yes I know Cooper had a team but its not so relevant today. Won't the M Division or Alpine be offering a tuned edition of the Countryman? I know prodive is.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
There is a question that needs to be asked however, and I’m sure most of us know the answer, in regards to sponsorship.
I would be interested to hear what you thought that answer might be. This topic seems to be dead now; yet another worrying sign!
Prodrive to take over the preparation and development of the MINI engine.
GP Week (page 48)
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Originally Posted by OldF
I can't decide weather that is good or bad news. Did Prodrive develop the engine in the Subaru? That was a strong engine. And also. For the first year of the project everybody talket about what a great engine the Mini would get because of BMW and it turns out that is actually the weak point of the car..
It's a tough one - BMW are known for their excellent engines - however a Rally engine is different from a race engine. But it's further possible proof that we know were BMW's priorities lie - with the DTM!
Just hope Prodrive can work their magic on the engine - MINI need to hit the ground running in 2012.