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I thought we all knew that BMW backed the first year, then it was up to Prodrive to find sponsors from then onwards. This they couldn't do, despite good results and pretty good media coverage on BBC News several times - so wanted more £$£$£ from BMW - who told them were to go.
i am not saying that....i am saying why is it prodrives duty to find sponsors and not BMWs ??? and why BMW gave the money in the first place if they weren't committed that much ?? for example i doubt they will quit DTM if they do not find sponsor after their first year...Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Richards must be very confident to them with saying he would find sponsors. And BMW don't care so much about their 2nd range brand Mini in WRC? Nobody probably knows that on here..
I would agree. As well as contract details etc a lot more happened than we'll ever know.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
I think what is currently in the public domain is only half the story. Whatever, the end result is so disappointing.
First time in 10years i agree 100% with NOT, it's MINI (or BMW) that you can blame with the whole situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
They had the perfect opportunity to fight against Ford&Citroën with Sordo and Meeke and even with good paid drivers. Last year it was already clear the car build by Prodrive was very good, so Prodrive did their job but without money from the manufacturer you can't get the results or invest what you want.
You must ask yourself: Is it MINI or Prodrive that benefit's more from the publicity... than you will understand how the world is made...
All i am saying is the biggest dissapointment from the whole Mini fiasco i think goes to BMW... From the moment they choose to get involved in the WRC they should have thought that money issues could arise and they should be prepared to support Prodrive for at least another year....Lets not forget that this was just the FIRST year of mini with a full program...
What BMW expect ?? that prodrive would find sponsorship to support 2 payed drivers for a full season ?? plus development ?? if they thought that was possible then they are a bunch of amateurs and should stick in making 4 door cages for trophy wives and their boyfriends...motorsport is not their thing...
Did anyone tried to think a little bit and question if BMW really wanted enter on the WRC?!?
Did you ever imagne that someone put BMW on the field promissing a good business (a WRC season by 70% of the cost)?
Wouldn't had you accepted?
The only thing Richards wants is the money. And he has it a lot but he wants more. The problem is that BMW doesn't smoke nonsense. One more thing about Meeke: guy needs 5 full seasons before wins should come and possible championship.
Jack De Keijzer said that's Bullcrap.. WRC TEAM MINI PORTUGAL will drive with it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
5 full seasons?? On what do you base this insightful factQuote:
Originally Posted by Barreis