so is BrawnGp done?
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Sorry, no time yet to read all the replies in this thread before I post. But to answer the title question: NO.
Don't think BGP is done just like this. It is and will be a uphill battle but they are not done; surely it's great to have battles to enjoy!
Don't think BGP is done just like this. It is and will be a uphill battle but they are not done; surely it's great to have battles to enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Jul 15 2009, 09:59 AM
Honestly, I don't see why there is any confusion at all.
The media if filled with Bernie and Max crap every day.
The fallout between FOTA and FiA seems to be never ending in its escalation.
Tracks that have long been a part of F1 are being walked away from.
Such a huge market for many companies, the place called North America, the FiA has made clear they don't care about.
If you add all this up, why in the hell would anybody given the current economy invest in F1 half way through the season?
Is there going to be an FiA F1 next year?
Is there going to be a FOTA F1 next year?
Are there going to be one of each?
Are the fans going to be divided or will they just go to FOTA?
From a financial risk poi8nt of view, I think investing in F1 now is stupid.
Bernie and Max are doing a fantastic job of driving investors away.
The media if filled with Bernie and Max crap every day.
The fallout between FOTA and FiA seems to be never ending in its escalation.
Tracks that have long been a part of F1 are being walked away from.
Such a huge market for many companies, the place called North America, the FiA has made clear they don't care about.
If you add all this up, why in the hell would anybody given the current economy invest in F1 half way through the season?
Is there going to be an FiA F1 next year?
Is there going to be a FOTA F1 next year?
Are there going to be one of each?
Are the fans going to be divided or will they just go to FOTA?
From a financial risk poi8nt of view, I think investing in F1 now is stupid.
Bernie and Max are doing a fantastic job of driving investors away.
that could very well be why the big money sponsors may be holding off waiting and watching for the dust to settle and see where they should put their money.
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Originally Posted by Rodan,Jul 15 2009, 12:47 PM
Villadelprat brings up a good point in that article. The lack of one large or various mid-range sponsors 5 months into the season with 6 wins is puzzling.
I think it will be very difficult for BGP to get sponsorship because of this.
This is also another reason why FOTA were so against the budget cap - it diminishes their name/brand worth...
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Originally Posted by boltonblue,Jul 15 2009, 03:02 PM
I'll go on record, I don't think Brawn will capture the top stair again this season.
come now guys, don't write off BGP as yet. Lets wait until after the Hungarian GP and see if they can do any better 
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Hungarian GP is a lower speed track - will suit Ferrari so BGP's aero advantage will not be as noticeable there, BGP will have more competition in Hungry (Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, RBR, Toyota) = more teams vying for the podium positions...
