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Title: Racing Point launch
Post by: Dare on February 14, 2019, 01:23:19 AM
It had to be pink


https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11601804/f1-2019-racing-point-in-the-pink-for-ambitious-new-era
Title: Re: Racing Point launch
Post by: Scott on February 14, 2019, 04:38:26 AM
Ew...
Title: Re: Racing Point launch
Post by: Alonsofan on February 14, 2019, 01:45:56 PM
Oh nooooo that is bad  :sick:
I like pink but never on a car  :nono:
Title: Re: Racing Point launch
Post by: Jericoke on February 14, 2019, 03:14:05 PM
Normally when a team has new owners, they try to differentiate themselves from the previous team.  No one would ever confuse a Red Bull for a Stewart or a Jaguar, for example.

However, Renault didn't change the Lotus livery when they took over Enstone.  They were more concerned with the team seeing things as a continuation of a successful programme, and I think that Racing Point is doing the same thing.  They're not trying to distance themselves from Force India, a very strong 'best of the rest', but build on the success that Force India brought. 

No point in changing the team just because there's a new guy signing the pay cheques, so good on Racing Point for focusing on continuity and building instead of pretending they're a brand new team.

I also think the pink is a good choice, very distinctive, which is important when looking for sponsors.
Title: Re: Racing Point launch
Post by: lkjohnson1950 on February 14, 2019, 04:17:53 PM
I like the pink, but I would have preferred the livery that was supposedly "leaked" a week or so ago.
Title: Re: Racing Point launch
Post by: Alianora La Canta on February 16, 2019, 06:55:10 AM
As a general rule, owners don't like upsetting sponsors that have colour-selection rights more than necessary. I'm assuming the blue is a concession to the fact the new owners aren't going to need a loan to get to mid-season.
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