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Title: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: John S on May 08, 2024, 10:31:31 AM

Things starting to get juicy over the Andretti slap down by Liberty.

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1048047/1/us-house-judiciary-chief-launches-probe-f1s-andretti-rejection

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: John S on May 08, 2024, 11:45:09 AM

Copy of letter sent to Liberty & FOM by Jim Jordan, Chairman of US House of Representatives Judiciary committee.

https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1787920359708102784/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1787920359708102784/photo/1)

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: Jericoke on May 08, 2024, 01:56:31 PM

I have thought of a new strategy for Andretti to make themselves impossible to be left out of F1:  hire Newey.

If anyone tries to suggest that Adrian Newey brings no value to F1 would automatically be disqualified from having an opinion on F1.  It gives Newey the opportunity to build an F1 team instead of disrupting an existing team.  Andretti is involved in a lot of series, which means there's room for Newey to try new things, if he wants.  Andretti has several bases of operation, so Newey can live where he wants.

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: Dare on May 08, 2024, 02:32:14 PM

Quote from: John S on May 08, 2024, 11:45:09 AM

Copy of letter sent to Liberty & FOM by Jim Jordan, Chairman of US House of Representatives Judiciary committee.

https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1787920359708102784/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1787920359708102784/photo/1)

Don't hold your breath

Jordan has been a sponsor on 825 bills and resolutions since 2011 (when Bill Track 50 began tracking legislation). But, if you narrow down to the bills where he was the main sponsor then you're left with 16. They are set out in this stakeholder page. Interestingly, not a single one of them has passed and become law.

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: cosworth151 on May 08, 2024, 04:38:17 PM

I hate to admit it but Jordan is from here in Ohio. He's pretty well known for being crooked as a dog's hind leg.

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: Willy on May 08, 2024, 04:42:04 PM

Oh Jeri, you have hit on an amazing idea.
Andretti hiring Adrian Newey would almost immediately get the Andretti team full inclusion in F1.
I love this idea.

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: Dare on May 08, 2024, 08:29:17 PM

Quote from: cosworth151 on May 08, 2024, 04:38:17 PM

I hate to admit it but Jordan is from here in Ohio. He's pretty well known for being crooked as a dog's hind leg.

Don't feel too bad, we have Mitch McConnel and Rand Paul from Kentucky

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: John S on May 08, 2024, 08:36:44 PM

Quote from: cosworth151 on May 08, 2024, 04:38:17 PM

I hate to admit it but Jordan is from here in Ohio. He's pretty well known for being crooked as a dog's hind leg.

OH NO! So Liberty may just pay him off.  :D

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: Dare on May 08, 2024, 08:57:16 PM

I doubt the ex wresters at Ohio State where he was assistant
coach will be voting for him lately. His nickname is Gym and it's
not a complement

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: lkjohnson1950 on May 09, 2024, 03:39:45 AM

We all have our crosses to bear. I*n Arizona, ours is named Kari Lake.  :sick:

Title: Re: US judiciary committee to probe Liberty F1 Andretti rejection
Post by: cosworth151 on May 09, 2024, 05:45:40 PM

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OH NO! So Liberty may just pay him off.  :D

As they say here in Ohio: Jim Jordan can't bought - but he can be rented very reasonably.