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Author Topic: Richards to Renault?  (Read 6140 times)

Offline Chris Borg

Richards to Renault?
« on: September 16, 2009, 07:25:34 PM »
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=39028

This sounds like a good move, any thoughts, anyone.


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Offline Scott

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009, 07:46:23 PM »
 :good: :good: :good:

Great decision, but they might want to delay the announcement until after the WMC hearing.  I understand Max and DR don't exactly see eye to eye (and I'm not talking about their height differences).  If Flav goes, at least the cigar chomping Richards will bring a bit of flair back (remember him sending up his personal helicopter to see how close the rain is during a race?).  Plus he's got a good team behind him (ProDrive) to help fill the technical void from Symonds departure as well.

I hope it's true.
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Offline Chris Borg

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2009, 07:58:30 PM »
I am of the opinion that Dave Richards will be the ideal replacement at Renault, and I agree with you that the man has got flair and a natural charisma. However the man has got quite a mountain to climb,with the driver line up as well as Engine development and I am sure that he will be a success.
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Offline Scott

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2009, 08:02:59 PM »
Someone on PitPass suggested that perhaps this is part of Renault's master plan...bring in Richards and once he is settled, sell him the team.    It's a great way for him to get back into F1 without Max being able to do a thing to stop it.
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Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009, 08:05:44 PM »
I can see the logic Scotty, Prodrive want in to F1, what better way to do it than to get Richards to be the top man at Renault first?  It makes great sense and I think DR can be a great force for the team. 

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Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2009, 08:31:46 PM »
Sorry to hear the other news, but this sort of makes up for it. Good Luck Dave Richards, smoke a cigar for me :good:

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Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2009, 09:53:42 PM »
Someone on PitPass suggested that perhaps this is part of Renault's master plan...bring in Richards and once he is settled, sell him the team.    It's a great way for him to get back into F1 without Max being able to do a thing to stop it.

Sounds like a plan to me as well Scot.
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Offline Chris Borg

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2009, 08:09:24 PM »
You Race to win.

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Offline Dare

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2009, 09:58:44 PM »
I hope it is Prost maybe the time is right
for his return to F1.

Maybe he could be a test and reserve driver as
well to hold costs down
Mark Twain once opined, "it's easier to con someone than to convince them they've been conned."

Offline Scott

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2009, 07:21:39 AM »
I hope it's Richards.  Prost was a great driver, but leave the managing to the managers.  Plus Richards has the resources to bring along a technical team to make up for Symonds departure.
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Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2009, 08:28:22 AM »
I think there could be a place for the both of them if managed correctly.  I've seen the Prost rumours but I think Davids has a better track record.  However, if they had AP as some kind of driver manager or involved with strategy, la professeur could make a difference.
« Last Edit: September 19, 2009, 04:50:17 PM by Williamsfan »

Offline cosworth151

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2009, 02:05:33 PM »
I can understand why Renault would want to go with a great French champion. In light of how things went with Prost's own team, I think Richards would be a better choice.
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Offline Chris Borg

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2009, 08:47:42 PM »
http://www.f1technical.net/news/13366?sid=a21d8a17d63d11b1358d89acbdb606fa

It seems as though Prost is the Favourite to take over at Renault.
You Race to win.

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Offline Scott

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2009, 09:03:24 AM »
I don't read it that way.  I read it as Prost waiting to be handed the keys, but nobody has called yet.  I think the story about Richards being seen going in and out of Enstone as far more credible and likely.  Richards would bring far more experience and a massive technical team.  I don' think that a story Prost has manufactured shows anything but his expected coronation.
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Offline Jericoke

Re: Richards to Renault?
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2009, 02:00:03 PM »
I don't read it that way.  I read it as Prost waiting to be handed the keys, but nobody has called yet.  I think the story about Richards being seen going in and out of Enstone as far more credible and likely.  Richards would bring far more experience and a massive technical team.  I don' think that a story Prost has manufactured shows anything but his expected coronation.

I haven't read the stories, as you point out, we're talking about speculation and self promotion.  Is it possible for Richards and Prost to work together?  Certainly most teams operate with one guy at the top, and then the guy below him is really in charge.  Prost brings the name, the history, the 'glamour' of F1, while Richards would bring in the expertise of running a team.

 


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