Actually two out of four new ventures in such a difficult arena is not a bad strike rate at all in business terms. Quite good actually.
And those succeeding have clearly in common, stuctures that the other two do not.
As usual Bernie was correct.
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Actually two out of four new ventures in such a difficult arena is not a bad strike rate at all in business terms. Quite good actually.
And those succeeding have clearly in common, stuctures that the other two do not.
As usual Bernie was correct.
not really,Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
the process is supposed to be set up to have a 100% success rate in terms of participation and having cars on the grid. If the teams turn out to be perennial loser or disorganized so be it. But the vetting process and process should have ensured that all teams approved for entry would be at the first GP with cars and such.
So I'm not satisfied with a 50% success rate with 2 teams struggling to make the grid. Especially when you know they denied other teams that surely would have been better prepared and ready to go. It is a failure by those involved in the fIA at that time and their decisions reflect poorly on F1.
It wasn't like these were the only 2 option they had left and we should be thankful that 2 out of 4 made it. They chose those particular teams and they surely knew what they where doing ...or did they?
Nobody is privy to the reasons why the FIA chose the way they did and no system can achieve 100%.Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Its not that important really - two new teams this year in good nick are great. Maybe for next season two better selections or even one will arise.
Good things, sometimes, take time :D
I wouldn't be so quick to say Virgin and Lotus are in great shape. Lotus don't appear to have much sponsorship aside from government backing and I find that concerning. Public funding can be fickle as it only takes a change government attitiude and the money's gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Virgin have solid backing from Branson and hopefully he'll play it similar to Mateschitz and they'll be around for a long time. What makes me worry is that Branson opted out of Brawn title sponsorship because it got too pricey for him. Is he really in this for the long haul?
Yes Virgin and Lotus should be applauded for getting a new car onto the test track in 2010. I think the proof of the pudding will be whether they get a car onto the test track in 2011.
Government backing of F1 from the East is pretty solid. Generally these nations do not have a squeamish population worrying that the sky will fall as does Europe and the Unoted States.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkmoon
Those ruling tend to do so for quite a while and consider something like F1 to be a great way to promote the country.
Branson said that he is in it to succeed and he understands well given his ventures. I dont see the point of worrying what may not happen in three years time.
Well he opted out of Brawn because he likes new ventures and this is one that he owns. He is like Mallyah and Mateschitsz, the new F1 independent.
The proof is that they have presented cars and will be on the grid at Sakhir.
Why do you keep worrying about next year and what may not happen?
The future is now - take good care of it and the rest will take care of itself.
From Twitter:
5LiveF1 We are hearing a rumour that USF1 may merge with a team, but not Stefan GP like everyone expects...
Nothing more that that right now, but could be interesting.
Well Lopez has been linked to Campos, so maybe Hurley and co are taking their money over there. Or Sauber? Their long term future isn't exactly set in stone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Brockman
If the FIA deemed it appropriate to have an observer in McLaren because of Alonso's crying, why did they not consider an observer for all new teams to monitor progress?Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Because the FIA are a capricious body that shows favor and rules through the power of its "court" like a modern day Star Council.Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
It is high time that the people who actually participate in racing stand-up and stop being docile gormless individuals, to create another governing body that has motor racing in its interests.
USF1 "on the verge of collapse" according to the BBC:
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8536567.stmQuote:
The new US F1 team will almost certainly not race this season as doubts increase about their future.
They will not make any of the first four races, are two months away from having a car and have insufficient funds, BBC Sport has learned.
Meanwhile the few remaining staff are whiling away the time making a toaster:
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2010/02/25/u...g-the-toaster/Quote:
A source close to US F1 tells me that the factory staff in Charlotte are in the process of making the toaster immortalised by a series of satirical cartoons on YouTube in recent months. And yes, I am serious…
Short of anything else to do related to their F1 car some team members are said to be working on the composite moulds for the prototype toaster, which if true at least demonstrates that the guys on the shop floor have a sense of humour.