Malaysian GP - Page 3

RallyRaider · #31 03-23-2005, 04:48 PM

Yeah Alex, at least the FIA are smart enough to have a device to seperate a dead heat. I remember the first year or so of the IRL, two drivers finished even on points and there was no provision in the rules to seperate them. so they had to be awarded joint champion.

RallyRaider · #32 03-23-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamspawn

As for McLaren this year it just worries me with Mercedes pulling the plug between the 2. So they are going to have to fine sombody else to put engines in there cars next year. Montoya once he gets used to the car i think will be a threat.

Mercedes pulling their engines from McLaren? I know there are unconfirmed rumours of BMW in talks to buy Sauber and maybe dump Willimas but haven't heard anything about McLaren Mercedes.

I believe McLaren will lose West sponsorship later this year, but Merc are in it for a while yet.

Dreamspawn · #33 03-23-2005, 06:01 PM

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=358315
There is the article bout mercedes leaving McLarren. Hadn't herd of of the BMW/Sauber deal that could be interesting.

RallyRaider · #34 03-23-2005, 07:46 PM

That article only concerns production of the SLR. Mercedes is still a major shareholder in McLaren's F1 operation and will continue to be engine supplier for a while yet.

ales · #35 03-23-2005, 11:26 PM

Exactly, Mercedes owns part of Mclaren. Besides, I don't really see what Mercedes have to complain about - they let Mclaren down big time last year, and this year only two races have been done.

Guido -

Guido · #36 03-24-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ales

Guido -

McLaren and Mercedes split up on SLR?? I don't even believe that. A post here not even indicating a source where it was publised... Bet it was from a tabloid...

The reason why Mercedes invested in McLaren (40%) if I'm right, was not only for F1 but also for SLR, so there is clearly a link between both. As far as F1 engine development is concerned I think they reorganised that and that this is done in Germany now.

Other then this post here from almost 2 months ago, I haven't heard anything bout it. If true, it would have been in the regular news (automotive certainly) - as this is a big thing for both parties. Wouldn't you think so.

RallyRaider · #37 03-24-2005, 04:49 PM

The only news I can recall seeing on the halt of the road car projects is that article. I would hope it isn't true.

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