Can see that a pissed off Richards do not exactly gel with the politically correct germans in the BMW management....Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
If true this is tragic for the sport!
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Can see that a pissed off Richards do not exactly gel with the politically correct germans in the BMW management....Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
If true this is tragic for the sport!
Maybe Eurosport come in as promoter and then BMW management decide to stay? Ahh, wishful thinking........
Think the problems are more fundamental than media coverage.
Eurosport struggle to sell their own products in the IRC and WTCC outside their own channels. Why would this be a good thing for the WRC that is currently broadcast on so many other channels?Quote:
Originally Posted by MJW
I suspect the Prodrive / BMW issues relate to promises / contractual obligations made, and not adhered too. DR and Prodrive over-promising and under-delivereing yet again.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96879
Mini confirms WRC entry!
Interestingly that 'source' quoted is from FIA, and Prodrive wouldn't comment on it. Given that they are the ones to actually have to live up to BMW's ideas and implement, it seems the two sides are still miles apart. It's one thing for the FIA and BMW to come up with a solution, a completely different thing for someone to actually do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
I'll believe it when there's some sort of joint or official statement. I suspect this is a long way from over.
Neither Prodrive nor BMW are available for comments since December; when you call them at the phone, they answer "no comment"... not a good situation, IMHO!Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Totally agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Surely BMW it isnt Subaru!
After losing 555 sponsorship didn't Mr. Richards "invited" the japanese to complete the budget, including Solberg multi millionaire salary?
BMW has a wide presence in motorsport, so they don't need to put a penny more than contracted in order to save this particular programme.
I really hope Mini stays in WRC in a competitive mode, but it seems unfair to put the blame on BMW if, once more, Prodrive doesn't cope with it.