And these teams got the go ahead before someone with the resources of Prodrive? Theres summat seriously wrong here if this is the case
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And these teams got the go ahead before someone with the resources of Prodrive? Theres summat seriously wrong here if this is the case
There has been so many erronous statements/claims and plain lies come out of USF1 in the last few months I am beginning to wonder if they actually have asked Jean Todt for a four race exemption.
Ken Anderson says they have, but have they?
Right now I wouldn't trust anything coming out of that bunch without proof.
This is an example of how a competent team conducts business:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81627
Wirth admits that Virgin's reliability problems has eaten away time from their testing program, so they have to play catch-up until Bahrain. Did you read that? Full & honest explanation of the team's setbacks.
I don't think fans are asking for minute details, but just the gist.
According to Speed, USF1 did not ask permission to miss the races, they asked for clarification on the rule, which conflicts with the current Concorde Agreement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...mulls-options/
Maybe if the FIA made things more clear than diffuser regulations everyone would know what might come of this whole mess. :laugh:
Speed TV with Bob Varsha talking to Nick Craw representing the FIA said USF1 have only asked the FIA for clarification on the missing 3 race rule.
This contrdicts what the NY Times claims Ken Anderson said.
I had not heard this when I made my previous post.
Craw also says the FIA will work with USF1.
Never mind the FIA - it remains to be seen if FOR ONCE Todt actually takes a decision without referring it to committee. We have an FIA chief that is a ditherer and needs consent to do anything.
And of course exactly what are they going to do if the boss of FOM does not sign off on this bs?
I detest special interests, because it ALWAYS is at the cost of those who play fair by the rules.
And should USF1 get their special request granted how can anyone guarantee they will be ready? Are the FIA going to underwrite them too?
Windsor is beginning to look like of those kids at school that would always cry to the teacher and then get their way at the expense of the strong kids.
His stature is quickly beginning to disolve in my eyes.
Well he is pretty short to begin with. :p :
If Jean/FIA give in to USF1 then Campos can do the same thing and for that matter so could Lotus and Virgin.
I could certainly see Campos asking for a race or two exemption.
Question: What is the penalty for an unexcused race absense?
I didn't propose it. I just don't think ideas, no matter how barmy, should have been knocked down in that fashion. At least someone had a go at thinking of alternatives than use the typical strategy and call Peter Windsor a lot of names.Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
There was a car called Toyota available to USF1 but they seemingly didn't have the money to buy it. So it's not really about the car being late, it's about the green thing. They don't have it, so old cars or whatever will not help. They're out, unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monaro Doorslammer