Stefan GP, to take part in the 2010 ?

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Originally Posted by jens

Stefanovich must have really got some money to have the ability to waste it so much (tests, car development, etc) without any guarantees. I don't think they have found any sponsors if they aren't guaranteed of exposure in an F1 race. So what is the benefit for Mr Zoran with this project if it fails to get off the ground in terms of racing in F1?

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I think his business model may well stand on its own. It doesn't seem like he paid a whole lot for the Toyota leftovers, and apparently he is confident that money can be made testing "a current F1 car" in 2010... using it for rookies and pay drivers who want to get some F1 mileage, and using it in other promotional events.

The way I see it, there will be a different sponsor/livery on the car(s) depending on what it's being used for, who drives it, and who pays for the drive... and it's probably also cheaper to run tests than to be race ready and traveling all over the place all year.

Anthony Hamilton is using the same business model for his new enterprise, the difference is Stefan GP actually has a 2010 car to offer.

Who knows, if things go really well, they might even outfit another team with "Stefan RG-1" (or appropriately re-badged) engines next season - I could never really figure out why Honda and BMW didn't let their engines live on in a similar manner.

I think it's a very interesting out-of-the box addition to the F1 universe...

Stefanovich believes two teams may not make it onto the grid in time for the opener. He hasnt specified which 2, but we can all guess which two he suspects:

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2010/02/0...ms-in-trouble/

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Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR

Stefanovich believes two teams may not make it onto the grid in time for the opener. He hasnt specified which 2, but we can all guess which two he suspects:

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2010/02/0...ms-in-trouble/

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Of the 2, Campos are the definite ones to be worried about although finance is their only problem, if Teixera does decide to invest in the team then they should be fine.

As for USF1, despite the wall of silence, i think they will be there in Bahrain. So as good and as well prepared as they are, it'll be 2011 before they come in i think.

The only way i can see them competing in 2010 is if they buy out Campos and their entry, and that wont happen

THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS NOW!!!!!!!:

Stefan GP hire shamed McLaren man Dave Ryan to join shamed McLaren man Coughlan:

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/0...n-campos-neck/

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Originally Posted by DazzlaF1

Of the 2, Campos are the definite ones to be worried about although finance is their only problem, if Teixera does decide to invest in the team then they should be fine.

As for USF1, despite the wall of silence, i think they will be there in Bahrain. So as good and as well prepared as they are, it'll be 2011 before they come in i think.

The only way i can see them competing in 2010 is if they buy out Campos and their entry, and that wont happen

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I agree with your points. I think the future of Campos is unpredicatable for sure, It will be interesting to see which 13 teams are on the grid in a month and a half's time....

From that jamesallenonf1.com/ article.

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Sources suggest that the cars should be quiet competitive, if given a chance to compete, particularly in qualifying, ...

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Im sure they will be quiet, almost as if they didnt even start the engines.

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Originally Posted by I am evil Homer

Of course it's nothing to do with Max and Bernie's dislike of Dave Richards. At all. Oh no.

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well that is what you get when you have a spot on the grid and don't turn up
prodrive did have a spot on the grid before and did not even try to build a car after they found out they could not use the car raced th year before this is why they were not picked again

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Originally Posted by Giuseppe F1

THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS NOW!!!!!!!:

Stefan GP hire shamed McLaren man Dave Ryan to join shamed McLaren man Coughlan:

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/0...n-campos-neck/

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shamed McLaren man Dave Ryan ?
he lost his job because of a lying Fwit why sould he not get another job in f1

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Originally Posted by James Allen article

Some powerful figures are said to be unsure about it. Ferrari are owed several million

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Does he mean Dallara? Why would Campos owe Ferrari money? Or is he saying Texeira owes Ferrari money for use of their engines in A1 GP? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Giuseppe F1

THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS NOW!!!!!!!:

Stefan GP hire shamed McLaren man Dave Ryan to join shamed McLaren man Coughlan:

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/0...n-campos-neck/

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It´s only shamed lewy missing from the picture, right?