[MP+4]

OK , Mr. Slim .
Half a dozen billion is enough to buy the whole damned thing .

How be we buy it , and fix it ?

You've got the tech crew to take it to the next level , as far as TV coverage goes .
We've got the ideas on what the viewing public wants to see .

It is a winning approach to marry the fan base to the governance of the sport .
We want fair racing . We want to know the players , and know that they all have a chance at the prize .
We want technical innovation , but not so much as to preclude the human factor .
We want the classic tracks back .

It's do-able , but , maybe you want to wait for a bit , to see the price go down further .
Get back to me .

[MP+4]

I just read on Grandprix.com , that Michael might be one of the bidders .
The article states there may have been as many as 25 inquiries , with 5 or 6 being considered serious enough to pay attention .

While he might have the coin , he is expected to be fronting or looking to front a bid , rather than sinking his own cash .
It makes some sense , when you figure the Brawn factor , and that they need an engine with which to run . Ferrari would be the likely choice , if any of this has merit .


I think Warren Buffet , the richest guy , should get in here .

What do you say , Warren ?
We could make the cars out of hemp , and save the damned planet .
How's that for ironic ? The most disgustingly ostentatious display of opulence turns a corner and creates technology to help the world .

I fear it's only a guy like you , with a move as profound as this , who could keep F1 justifiable .

[casinoboneerer]

As We Say In Greece : Mpourdes

[LxtdK9i4]

Honda Racing deny reports billionaire Carlos Slim is ready to take over the team
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gh funding to get us through to Melbourne and we still have a competitive package."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...-the-team.html

Link doesn't work.
When was that article posted?

[Overlord]

I think Warren Buffet , the richest guy , should get in here .

Or, how about Jimmy Buffet?

[chuviskkk]

Or, how about Jimmy Buffet?

Much more likely than that old guy, Warren.

Give Jimmy a few Margaritas and ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE !!!

[gambleingsites]

As We Say In Greece : Mpourdes

+1000 mpourdes

[ChyFDjfed]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72629

Interesting interview with Brawn, which actually creates a lot of questions and uncertainties.

He mentiones that the main priority is to save the jobs at Brackley, not his own job - is it a hint that (some of) the potential new owners are interested in putting their own people to the leading positions of the Brackley outfit, which could mean that Brawn has to step down? (obviously Fry so too)

In December Brawn was still talking that ex-Honda is going to win races in 2009. Now he is admitting that it's gonna be a "difficult" and a "transitional" year - pretty much as expected, I'd say.

It looks like Honda won't give their engines, which means that even rebadged engines might be out of question - or at least this is how I interpret the quote. Does it mean Honda's KERS won't be used either? If we combine these factors, then no surprise this is certainly gonna be a difficult season. Ferrari engine or not, Magnetti Marelli is struggling with KERS...

Interesting that Brawn has denied the Slim rumours...

[ArraryTauTDew]

In December Brawn was still talking that ex-Honda is going to win races in 2009. Now he is admitting that it's gonna be a "difficult" and a "transitional" year - pretty much as expected, I'd say.

http://www.motorauthority.com/f1/fer...ffer_5925.html
Ferrari confirms Honda engine offer
"They have asked us whether we would be able to provide them with engines, and we said yes,"

[MP+4]

Thats good news.

[Broorbbub]

Thats good news.

Anything referring to Honda and linked to the words good news is an extreme aberration.

[cmruloah]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72629

He mentiones that the main priority is to save the jobs at Brackley, not his own job - is it a hint that (some of) the potential new owners are interested in putting their own people to the leading positions of the Brackley outfit, which could mean that Brawn has to step down? (obviously Fry so too)

Hard to imagine anyone taking over the team and not wanting to keep someone with Brawn's track record

[MP+4]

Anything referring to Honda and linked to the words good news is an extreme aberration.

But, in all seriousness, it is a good thing that Ferrari are willing to supply. I would say it makes life a little easier on the team, having that cushion to fall back on. That elusive buyer is still their burden but, if its going as well as Brawn says, then Honda just may make it to Oz.

[Broorbbub]

But, in all seriousness, it is a good thing that Ferrari are willing to supply. I would say it makes life a little easier on the team, having that cushion to fall back on. That elusive buyer is still their burden but, if its going as well as Brawn says, then Honda just may make it to Oz.

Just as a matter of interest, can anyone remember which team came last in 2008 and what engines they were using? (Super Aguri not counted, of course).

[SetSnonejog]

Just as a matter of interest, can anyone remember which team came last in 2008 and what engines they were using? (Super Aguri not counted, of course).

Don't know never had to read the standings under 3rd for a long time!
Guess which team came first in 2008 and what engines were they using!

[Broorbbub]

Don't know never had to read the standings under 3rd for a long time!
Guess which team came first in 2008 and what engines were they using!

ioan, I've got some good news and some bad news for you. Which would you like first?

[DexOnenlyCymn]

Veering back onto the topic at hand, Prodrive/David Richards have ruled out buying Honda

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72672

Apparently the budget cuts don't go far enough. Makes you wonder how they expected to run a team before hand..

[sportbos]

Anyone who buys Honda's F1 outfit needs to fire Fry if they want to succeed. Allowing Brawn to stay on the team would be the most beneficial move that the potential owner can make.

Veering back onto the topic at hand, Prodrive/David Richards have ruled out buying Honda

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72672

Apparently the budget cuts don't go far enough. Makes you wonder how they expected to run a team before hand..

Richards ticks me off! I'm hating myself at the moment for ever taking a picture with that son-of-a- at WRC Mexico (like taking a picture with the devil). He goes from being on one side of the fence to another in a split second. Make up your mind, punk. McLaren #2 team didn't workout, but before the customer car issue arose David didn't have any issues the cost cutting measures in F1. Also, I think I'm still a bit angry over the FACT that Richards allowed SWRT to decline over the past few years until Subaru eventually had to leave.

[MP+4]

Pitpass has it that Fry , himself , is in the list of potential buyers , and that he is the reason some have dropped from the bidding .
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=36805

[SetSnonejog]

Pitpass has it that Fry , himself , is in the list of potential buyers , and that he is the reason some have dropped from the bidding .
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=36805

In this case bye bye f1 team, bye bye Jenson & whoever would have been 2nd driver.