Being discussed in the "Renault to quit F1?" thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Giuseppe F1
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Being discussed in the "Renault to quit F1?" thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Giuseppe F1
If Renault do decide to sell the team I hope Prodrive are the ones to take over the operation.
But how cool it would be if Benetton buys it again... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by VkmSpouge
Uh oh, Bidding war... :s hock:
Looks like Richards has a rival for Renault's goods, and a slightly better deal.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80434
May the best man win.
Very interesting. The important thing for the team is to stay.
Looks like the FIA really doesn't want Dave Richards in F1....other bid "favoured by Bernie"...so he has zero chance. So instead of a guy who lives a breathes racing you get a Luxembourg (ie tax haven!) based equity house.
So instead of selling to a team with motorsport pedigree, they're considering selling up to an investment fund. Absurd. I hope Prodrive gets the deal but I'm sure they aren't willing to pay over the odds.
Investment funds...hmmm :dozey: It's the way sport (if you can call it that) in general is going.
The important thing is for Prodrive to get the nod here, an established organization that has a definite place in F1, with an eye on Aston Martin entering the sport. I'd hate to see some dubious group to get involved instead, pushing for Tung to test as a possible driver already tells volumes about the quality of "racing" organization it is...Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
Well said. To echo something that Bernie himself said a few million times "its quality not quantity" and Prodrive is very cleary the quality outfit here.Quote:
Originally Posted by maximilian