F1 updates
Bernie sells F1 ... yet again.
Bernie Ecclestone, the famed ring master of Formula One has in a startling move sold his entire stake in Formula One, but has still managed to stay as the CEO of F1. It might be noted that this is the third time in three years that Bernie is selling his stake in F1, and it would be foolish to imagine that the 75 year old elf from Ipswich is out for good. CVC Capital Partners who own Dorna (MotoGP) would now be the biggest stake owner in F1, with 75% of the stocks in their kitty. It appears that CVC would now hold talks with the GPMA, a consortium of manufacturers who threaten a breakaway series if not offered a bigger share of the F1 pie. Time and tide may change, but Bernie would still remain CEO of F1!
Super Mario on his own.
After divorcing Williams and Sir Frank, BMW is now on its own, having bought out Sir Peter Sauber's F1 legacy. Powered by state of the art BMW engines and not outdated Ferrari ones, Peter Sauber's wonderful aero package would perhaps be put to better use under Super Mario. Nick Heidfeld the German would race alongside veteran Villeneuve, who after being left out of plans earlier has been included at the last minute.
Honda Racing is reborn
After buying out British American Tobaco's 55% stake, Honda Racing is now back. Honda Racing was first active in the sixties and then in the eighties, having won eleven championship titles in all. Jensie of Buttongate fame and Barrichello, the former Ferrari driver would race for the Grove outfit, rejuvenated by Honda's fresh commitments to F1.
Red-Bull Part II
Last year it was Jaguar Racing and this year it is Minardi. Red-Bull, the Austrian drink maker has gobbled up yet another privateer team, re-christening it "Squadra Torro Rosso" and then changing it to "Scuderia Torro Rosso" since "Squadra" was a word more common to Football teams than to racing ones. The Italian name is quite a surprising one to me, perhaps it could only be justified if Red-Bull can sign-up one Mr. Valentino and rename their team yet again to "Scuderia Torro Rossi".
A eleventh team at the eleventh hour.
Aguri Suzuki, the former Japanese F1 star would now head Super Aguri F1 team, also known as the HONDA 'B' team. It appears that according to the 2006 regulations, teams can buy engines but not chassis. It is believed that if Aguri plans to race in 2006, he would use the old Arrows chassis, used by Yamaha-Arrows in the late 90's. If Aguri races, Taku who is currently in the wilderness might get a green signal.
Sir Frank signs up a Rosberg yet again!
Nico Rosberg, son of the original flying Finn and 1982 World Champion Keke Rosberg has been signed on to race alongside Mark Webber at Williams F1 . Nico will now replace German Nick Heidfeld who moves on with the BMW contingent that has just bought out Sir Peter Sauber's F1 legacy. Nico,20, is the reigning GP2 champion and has already made more starts than his father ever has.It would be interesting to watch how Nico performs in F1, considering that his experience at the wheel of an F1 car is almost zero.
Kovalainen joins Renault.
Heikki Kovalainen, the young Finnish talent has signed up with Renault as a test driver. It was rumored that Heikki would join BMW after his arch GP2 rival Nico Rosberg signed up for Sir Frank Williams. Kovalainen is best known for beating Michael Schumacher at the Race of Champions a year ago. Yet another Briatore managed driver, it is widely rumored that Heikki would partner Alonso in 2007 and Italian Giancarlo Fissichella would be shown the door. However, had Heikki's BMW racing option materialized, it would have been interesting to watch Heikki take his revenge on Nico, who stole his GP2 crown at the fag end of the season!
Bernie Ecclestone, the famed ring master of Formula One has in a startling move sold his entire stake in Formula One, but has still managed to stay as the CEO of F1. It might be noted that this is the third time in three years that Bernie is selling his stake in F1, and it would be foolish to imagine that the 75 year old elf from Ipswich is out for good. CVC Capital Partners who own Dorna (MotoGP) would now be the biggest stake owner in F1, with 75% of the stocks in their kitty. It appears that CVC would now hold talks with the GPMA, a consortium of manufacturers who threaten a breakaway series if not offered a bigger share of the F1 pie. Time and tide may change, but Bernie would still remain CEO of F1!
Super Mario on his own.
After divorcing Williams and Sir Frank, BMW is now on its own, having bought out Sir Peter Sauber's F1 legacy. Powered by state of the art BMW engines and not outdated Ferrari ones, Peter Sauber's wonderful aero package would perhaps be put to better use under Super Mario. Nick Heidfeld the German would race alongside veteran Villeneuve, who after being left out of plans earlier has been included at the last minute.
Honda Racing is reborn
After buying out British American Tobaco's 55% stake, Honda Racing is now back. Honda Racing was first active in the sixties and then in the eighties, having won eleven championship titles in all. Jensie of Buttongate fame and Barrichello, the former Ferrari driver would race for the Grove outfit, rejuvenated by Honda's fresh commitments to F1.
Red-Bull Part II
Last year it was Jaguar Racing and this year it is Minardi. Red-Bull, the Austrian drink maker has gobbled up yet another privateer team, re-christening it "Squadra Torro Rosso" and then changing it to "Scuderia Torro Rosso" since "Squadra" was a word more common to Football teams than to racing ones. The Italian name is quite a surprising one to me, perhaps it could only be justified if Red-Bull can sign-up one Mr. Valentino and rename their team yet again to "Scuderia Torro Rossi".
A eleventh team at the eleventh hour.
Aguri Suzuki, the former Japanese F1 star would now head Super Aguri F1 team, also known as the HONDA 'B' team. It appears that according to the 2006 regulations, teams can buy engines but not chassis. It is believed that if Aguri plans to race in 2006, he would use the old Arrows chassis, used by Yamaha-Arrows in the late 90's. If Aguri races, Taku who is currently in the wilderness might get a green signal.
Sir Frank signs up a Rosberg yet again!
Nico Rosberg, son of the original flying Finn and 1982 World Champion Keke Rosberg has been signed on to race alongside Mark Webber at Williams F1 . Nico will now replace German Nick Heidfeld who moves on with the BMW contingent that has just bought out Sir Peter Sauber's F1 legacy. Nico,20, is the reigning GP2 champion and has already made more starts than his father ever has.It would be interesting to watch how Nico performs in F1, considering that his experience at the wheel of an F1 car is almost zero.
Kovalainen joins Renault.
Heikki Kovalainen, the young Finnish talent has signed up with Renault as a test driver. It was rumored that Heikki would join BMW after his arch GP2 rival Nico Rosberg signed up for Sir Frank Williams. Kovalainen is best known for beating Michael Schumacher at the Race of Champions a year ago. Yet another Briatore managed driver, it is widely rumored that Heikki would partner Alonso in 2007 and Italian Giancarlo Fissichella would be shown the door. However, had Heikki's BMW racing option materialized, it would have been interesting to watch Heikki take his revenge on Nico, who stole his GP2 crown at the fag end of the season!
posted by Koushik V S at
11:02 AM
1 Comments:
Nice updates on F1.
Actually its really useful rather than surfing nad reading the details...
Shows the amount of vettiness in you!
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Rahman, at 5:54 AM
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