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I wonder how high they will rev?!, currently at 18 or 19,000 rpm, and i read somewhere that the F1 V8s will be more like motogp engines.Quote:
Originally Posted by ^^v
I don't think having V8 road cars will help an F1 program much, these engines will be built from scratch and not based on other engines.
i think in testing, the Cosworth v8's were hovering around 20k rpm...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondavirgin
The honda hit 21,000rpm didn't it?
You will have to wait for Australia, because we are not the opening round next year, we are 3rd on the calender. (commonwealth games)
Mika Salo what a great guy, concerns over Michaels health.
Also, Bought a book last night, Michael Schumacher by James Allen (Yeh I know, he is a tool) but James is with him for 2 years, and you see all sides of Michael.
Also, with Michael's money thing, when i said he got $300 million thats including all his interest and all that he has earnt on his money and all that. ;)
what was first then btw?
you wouldn't happen to have read the Behind the Wheel book by Martin Brundle would you? looked pretty cool, but i was scared off by the price haha.
Nar I haven't.
I never thought Martin Brundle was that good.
He was a team mate of Michael's I believe in the Benetton?
maybe? He raced for McLaren for one season didn't he?
Holy crap, 21000RPM!! That's a lot of heat!
Williams used to have their engines supplied by Renault. Any chance of that relationship being rebuilt?
Rothlmans Williams Renault, what a great team!
I think Toyota or Honda will get Williams on board, I haven't heard of Renault wanting to be a supplier has anyone?
From F1-live.com
Answers a whole lot of questions
BMW announced this week that it would take over the Sauber Formula 1 team. Shortly afterwards, Credit Suisse emagazine spoke with Peter Sauber about his reasons for the move, the role of Credit Suisse and the Hinwil location.
Daniel Huber: What were your reasons for agreeing to the buyout offer from BMW?
"In the last ten years, Formula 1 racing has developed by leaps and bounds technically and as a result has become extremely expensive. That has made it extraordinarily difficult for small, independent teams to hold their own. We have an excellent infrastructure and really outstanding people, but otherwise we're a little short on everything. It's very difficult to keep up under these circumstances. That's why I announced years ago that I would be willing to work with a strong partner or even sell provided I could improve the team's motor sport future and safeguard both the jobs in Hinwil and the entire infrastructure. There's another important point. I'm now 62 years old. It was high time to find a good solution for the succession issue. The deal with BMW is thus also ideal in terms of timing."
What's the new ownership situation?
"Credit Suisse, the main shareholder, will gradually reduce its stake to zero over the next three years. I'll also scale back my shareholding, but ultimately will keep 20%, which is quite a lot."
Was Credit Suisse involved in these negotiations?
"Of course. It was in the picture right from the word go and welcomed the sale for the same reasons I do. After all, it guarantees progress on the motor sport side and up to a certain point secures the future of Hinwil."
Talking about Hinwil, what's going to change there in future for the staff?
"Very little will change for them. The team is 300 strong right now and will even be expanded somewhat. Teams like Renault or Williams employ 450 or 500 people. BMW doesn't want to go quite that far, but staff levels will be much higher than right now. And that's important not only for the employees but also for the entire region."
So the jobs of all Sauber employees are guaranteed?
"There are no guarantees for jobs. I've been doing this for 35 years now. I've always offered attractive jobs and steadily built up the company. I think that's more important than talking about guarantees."
How quickly will the new ownership make its impact felt on the work in Hinwil?
"The impact will be felt very fast. We have a state-of-the-art wind tunnel that is under-utilised now because we don't have the personnel. We're operating only a single shift, whereas our competitors run three shifts. We want to change that, so we're going to increase our personnel as quickly as possible, but with all due caution of course. The same is true, for instance, of the test team, which only operates one car, while everyone else is using two. This is another handicap that we want to eliminate as quickly as possible."
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Credit Suisse to gradually reduce involvement
What will Peter Sauber's role be in the new BMW team?
"I will no longer have any operational role in the team. And that's a good thing. I've put my stamp on this business for the past 35 years. With BMW taking over, the new management will want to do a lot of things differently. BMW also has completely different structures. We need a clean break. However, I'll be around as a consultant to advise BMW and the team in the next few years."
What are your thoughts at the end of this crucial day?
"That's a bit difficult for me to answer. On the one hand, I feel very relieved that the company with which I am so closely connected is in good hands. Since I started in Formula 1 racing, about ten different teams have come and gone. On the other hand, retiring from active involvement is certainly not easy for me. I think I won't really know what it means for me for another few weeks yet."
Have you got any plans for starting something new?
"No. That's why I'm happy to have this consulting agreement with BMW. That will take up so much of my energy that it won't make sense to start anything new at the same time. But I hope that things will be a little calmer. With 19 races this season, I'm sometimes really at the limit."
E.A.
Source Credit Suisse
interesting read there, least it answers a few things
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Ahead of the Paris meeting...
Stoddart warns of possible team action
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Troubled times in Formula One
The eyes and ears of the Formula One community will be focused on the events in Paris this Wednesday as the FIA World Motorsport Council meet to discuss the events of the US Grand Prix just over a week ago.
The seven Michelin-shod teams plus Michelin will appear in Paris charged with a whole host of offences that culminated with 14 runners peeling into the pits and not taking part in the Indianapolis race.
Speaking to BBC Radio Minardi boss Paul Stoddart warned that if the hearing results in draconian penalties, the teams would meet at Magny Cours, home of the French Grand Prix, and that it was not beyond the bounds of possibilities that the teams would boycott the race.
"Would we race after a penalty? I think we'd have a meeting and you wouldn't guarantee it," Stoddart said.
This is all for the future of course as it is not clear what penalties will be handed out. It could range from a warning, a simple fine to points deductions and possible suspended bans.
Stoddart points the finger of blame firmly at FIA President Max Mosley for the US Grand Prix shenanigans for not taking control of the situation and ensuring a compromise decision that would have allowed all 20 cars to race in some form or another.
The FIA has announced that Max Mosley will be holding a press conference on Wednesday afternoon after 3pm CET. It will be another busy week for Formula One and their legal teams.
Earl ALEXANDER
© CAPSIS International
This is a classic case of the vocal minority, since when did stoddart get elected spokesperson for the michelin teams, guy should shut up and concentrate on racing.