xpensive wrote:I wonder how the "new teams" will be treated by the FIA between now and Bahrain, will they be trusted until first practice to show up, or are there mechanisms to freeze before that, in order to give others, like this Stefan GP, a go?
They're keeping Zoran for when they are near the top. Then they'll have a bad-a$5 name to go with a sweet car!jddh1 wrote:I think these guys have done a huge blunder with the name. The team is now owned by Mr Zoran Stefanovic, thus the name Stefan GP. That you obviously know. Now, why do I think they made a blunder with the team name? Well, I think the name should have been Zoran GP. Just listen for a minute. Which sounds better, Zoran GP or Stefan GP? The first option sounds bad a$%. The second, which they no use, is kinda soft.
Just sayin'.
As far as them continuing to go forward with their project, well keep going. If USF1 doesn't make it, they have a pretty solid chance.
And if you're looking for a job in racing, apply at their site. Who knows, you could be in F1 next year.
The FIA will not suddenly change their position regarding the proper way to apply for an F1 license. I expect Todt to stick to the views of the previous presidency in that regard. And Bernie still runs the commercial show. He has a lot of influence on the way team priviledges and assets are transferred to successors.Giblet wrote: Bernie has nothing to do with a team being able to start the season. He can't stop a team from racing money because he doesn't like them, but yes, he does not need to do them any favors.
WB, I know that you know a lot abbout the FIA. Much more than me, and I tend to liten to what you say, however, Stefan GP could get a lawyer and Lola and Prodrive together in a class suit against the FIA. There was some serious issues with teams applying under the "You must use Cosworth if you want to get into F1" thing.WhiteBlue wrote:The FIA will not suddenly change their position regarding the proper way to apply for an F1 license. I expect Todt to stick to the views of the previous presidency in that regard. And Bernie still runs the commercial show. He has a lot of influence on the way team priviledges and assets are transferred to successors.Giblet wrote: Bernie has nothing to do with a team being able to start the season. He can't stop a team from racing money because he doesn't like them, but yes, he does not need to do them any favors.
Toyota and Stefan have tried real hard to piss off the PTB in F1 and those guys would be dumb to forget this at pay day.
The Cosworth question was already subject to a law suit between the FIA and MSC.Giblet wrote:WB, I know that you know a lot abbout the FIA. Much more than me, and I tend to liten to what you say, however, Stefan GP could get a lawyer and Lola and Prodrive together in a class suit against the FIA. There was some serious issues with teams applying under the "You must use Cosworth if you want to get into F1" thing.WhiteBlue wrote:The FIA will not suddenly change their position regarding the proper way to apply for an F1 license. I expect Todt to stick to the views of the previous presidency in that regard. And Bernie still runs the commercial show. He has a lot of influence on the way team priviledges and assets are transferred to successors.Giblet wrote: Bernie has nothing to do with a team being able to start the season. He can't stop a team from racing money because he doesn't like them, but yes, he does not need to do them any favors.
Toyota and Stefan have tried real hard to piss off the PTB in F1 and those guys would be dumb to forget this at pay day.
This was swept under the rug, and people sort of forgot that the process itself was flawed and underhanded.
I don't know how much merit there is to this accusation, but it was taken seriously by the teams in question.