FIA Decision
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Originally Posted by matrix,Sep 13 2007, 11:22 AM
I don't see it that way...I think it is good for F1.
If McLaren were left off, I think THAT would have been terrible for F1 as it would have really lowered the bar on what is considered sporting...
If McLaren were left off, I think THAT would have been terrible for F1 as it would have really lowered the bar on what is considered sporting...
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Originally Posted by Balzz,Sep 13 2007, 11:23 AM
It's terrible for F1 that McLaren did what they did.
I am not a McLaren fan but I would much rather have them IN the championship rather than out...BUT not under the circumstances they put themselves in.
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Originally Posted by matrix,Sep 13 2007, 11:22 AM
I don't see it that way...I think it is good for F1.
In a time when tobacco ad money is going away and F1 needs new advertisers more than ever, this is not a red carpet welcome for new people/companies.
I still luv ya though Marco
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Originally Posted by matrix,Sep 13 2007, 11:23 AM
I agree, I think Doug called that one as a very likely situation...
You both agree it is possible.
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I agree Simon, that's a clever way for Mercedes to be one more step removed which might help sell the simple renaming of McLaren as a different team to the FIA.
First we had Sauber BMW, now we'll add Prodrive Mercedes...
First we had Sauber BMW, now we'll add Prodrive Mercedes...
