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7th March 2015, 09:40 #11
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Official Announcement
This is the official Launch of the Line Up for Twix's Aki's Racing Team
The team has found a new title sponsor for the 2015 FGP season and due to contract deputes will be dispensing with both its drivers from last season. Ricciardo led the team brilliantly in 2014, but increased wage demands have meant that TART will have to let him go. Maldonado will also leave the team after a disastrous 2014.
After discussions for the last 3 months with several drivers, TART can announce their lead driver as Kimi Raikkonen. After a 2014 of lows the ice cream demands are at a decent level and TART have invested in the former World Champion.
Joining him in car 2 this season is youngster Marcus Ericcson. Having been average in a snail paced Caterham last season, TART believe he can step up and score a few points in 2015.
While the easy answer is to go for all Merecedes chassis and engine line ups, TART are going for a gamble. Maybe the team may end up down the field, but hope this brave decision will pay off.
The chassis will this season be designed by Ferrari, while the team keep the Mercedes engine.
Gutierrez will join as the 3rd driver unless he gets a drive in Manor 2.
The line up is similar to Henners F1 Racing, but will differentiate by having Spa as their bonus round.
team boss Steveaki13 said: "We are happy enough with our 2015 line up. We had hoped to employ Mercedes chassis & engine plus Hamilton and Rosberg but at 96 million it was slightly over our price range. However Kimi is going to show everyone this season he hasn't lost his ice, while Marcus will finally make a splash. The engine is mighty again for 2015 and our new Ferrari chassis is a gamble based on testing times. He who dares wins."
2015 FGP line up
Team Name: Twix's Aki's Racing Team
1st Driver: Kimi Raikkonen - 10m
2nd Driver: Marcus Ericcson - 5m
Reserve Driver: Esteban Gutierrez - 1m
Chassis: Ferrari - 14m
Engine: Mercedes - Mercedes -18m
Bonus GP: Spa/Belgium
Total: 48m
I still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
For sure he is back with promoter, but I am not sure if he still cooperates also with Hyundai.
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