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General F1 Discussion / Re: Ted Toleman founder of F1 team has died at the age of 86.
« Last post by Andy B on April 11, 2024, 09:53:11 PM »R.I.P. Ted that's a pretty good innings!
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F1 Teams / Re: Andretti Global Open F1 Shop at Silverstone
« Last post by Andy B on April 11, 2024, 09:52:23 PM »They did state that the rules currently do not apply to them they were referencing the budget cap which means they can spend what they like to get up to speed with machinery and design.
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F1 Teams / Re: Andretti Global Open F1 Shop at Silverstone
« Last post by Jericoke on April 11, 2024, 08:50:15 PM »I love the strategy: embarrass F1 into making them accept Andretti
Next step should be running tests at F1 tracks with their car to show they're competitive.
Of course, things get complicated, since they've been accepted by FIA, are there rules they need to follow even though they're not part of Formula One?
Next step should be running tests at F1 tracks with their car to show they're competitive.
Of course, things get complicated, since they've been accepted by FIA, are there rules they need to follow even though they're not part of Formula One?
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General F1 Discussion / Re: Korea Applies for New F1 Race
« Last post by lkjohnson1950 on April 11, 2024, 06:15:15 PM »I have nothing against South Koreans. I'm dragging on Liberty, who do put the party before the race. It's bringing in new fans, but in a couple years they will move on to something else and the rest of us will be stuck with a bunch of bad races at subpar, temporary circuits.
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F1 Teams / Andretti Global Open F1 Shop at Silverstone
« Last post by cosworth151 on April 11, 2024, 05:37:05 PM »Looks like the Andrettis aren't taking no for an answer.
Andretti Global has opened its F1 facility at Silverstone. It will work with the principal Andretti site in Indianapolis and the team's Formula E facility in Banbury.
https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a60455576/andretti-global-opens-f1-facility-silverstone/
Andretti Global has opened its F1 facility at Silverstone. It will work with the principal Andretti site in Indianapolis and the team's Formula E facility in Banbury.
https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a60455576/andretti-global-opens-f1-facility-silverstone/
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General F1 Discussion / Re: Korea Applies for New F1 Race
« Last post by Jericoke on April 11, 2024, 01:42:33 PM »I am glad to see Korea rejoin F1. They've got a genuine car culture and a strong international automotive industry, which should be the building blocks of F1.
And right or wrong, they certainly understand that if you want in, you need to provide a party first and a race second. I'd rather see a dedicated race track, just like everyone else here, but can't hate on the Koreans for playing the game.
Hopefully it is a situation like Saudi Arabia: the street circuit exists as a bridge to a race at a real track. (Hopefully that still happens. Though I'd still prefer not racing in Saudi Arabia at all, no matter how good Qiddiya turns out to be.)
And right or wrong, they certainly understand that if you want in, you need to provide a party first and a race second. I'd rather see a dedicated race track, just like everyone else here, but can't hate on the Koreans for playing the game.
Hopefully it is a situation like Saudi Arabia: the street circuit exists as a bridge to a race at a real track. (Hopefully that still happens. Though I'd still prefer not racing in Saudi Arabia at all, no matter how good Qiddiya turns out to be.)
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General F1 Discussion / Ted Toleman founder of F1 team has died at the age of 86.
« Last post by John S on April 11, 2024, 11:18:33 AM »R.I.P. Ted, you put your money on the line and brought us good cheer & racing with your underdog Toleman F1 team in the 1980s.
You helped launch quite a few drivers into F1 and I'm sure they all salute you as do I.
https://racingnews365.com/owner-of-historic-f1-team-passes-away
You helped launch quite a few drivers into F1 and I'm sure they all salute you as do I.
https://racingnews365.com/owner-of-historic-f1-team-passes-away
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General F1 Discussion / Re: Korea Applies for New F1 Race
« Last post by Andy B on April 10, 2024, 10:00:41 PM »Well put Ikj.
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General F1 Discussion / Re: Korea Applies for New F1 Race
« Last post by lkjohnson1950 on April 10, 2024, 06:07:00 PM »You know, at Monaco you can see the city in the background, it's got tradition and old world charm. But at Miami all you see is stage props and a stadium. In Vegas you couldn't see anything but the big ball. What's the point of babbling about "they're racing right down the famous Strip" if you can't identify anything that says The Strip? Especially when most fan surveys show that Spa, Silverstone, and Monza, three genuine race circuits, are the most popular. 
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General F1 Discussion / Korea Applies for New F1 Race
« Last post by cosworth151 on April 10, 2024, 03:42:19 PM »Korea has delivered a letter of intent to apply for a date on the F1 schedule. This time it would be at Inchon. Yet another cobbled together street parade race. 
https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a60429482/korea-delivers-letter-of-intent-rejoin-f1/
https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a60429482/korea-delivers-letter-of-intent-rejoin-f1/