mock 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 (GMM) Nine out of F1's ten teams have signed a document to help 'Super Aguri' launch a late bid for the 2006 grand prix grid. After the FIA turned down the Honda-backed Japanese outfit, reportedly because of missing paperwork, Max Mosley invited team chief Aguri Suzuki to re-apply, with Williams' missed deadline in 1993 as a precedent. But this publication can reveal that every team except Midland's 'MF1 Racing' has signed the document prepared by Super Aguri owing support to the Leafield based outfit. Without unanimity, Aguri cannot succeed in a late entry. Midland's refusal is probably explained by the fact that only the top ten teams share F1's TV revenue each year. An eleventh team, therefore, would threaten Colin Kolles-led MF1's slice of the grand prix cake. We can also reveal that 'Super Aguri' has already agreed to sign Bernie Ecclestone's 2008 Concorde Agreement, meaning that the F1 supremo will be keen to convince Midland - another signatory - to tow (sic) the line. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ I hope they get in, better for the sport and will make things more interesting, besides giving more drivers a crack at F1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 This news will please Senna and Dan no end. I still want to know where the cars were coming from, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Midland dont want another team beating them... What difference does it make whether they qualify in 19th & 20th every race or 21st & 22nd??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I'm surprised that ferrari agreed to it, seeing as they usually enjoy doing whatever they can to ruin the sport! Bloody russians now I hate them too (as well as bmw and ferrari) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I suppose Ferrari figured that the chances of being beaten out of sight by Takuma Sato in a 4 year old car was pretty remote. Midland either think that Super Aguri are going to be quick, or that their own car is a bag of Sh#te. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 It would mean less money for ChavF1 (sorry, I mean Midland F1). Pure and simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 It would mean less money for ChavF1 (sorry, I mean Midland F1). Pure and simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Nine out of F1's ten teams have signed a document to help 'Super Aguri' launch a late bid for the 2006, besides giving more drivers a crack at F1 I just can't believe that the teams have such apparent disregard for safety - Super Aguri (Takuma Sato and potentially Narain Karthikeyan driving 4 year old chassis) is a disaster waiting to happen. I am glad MF1 did the right thing, the safe thing, and blocked their entry. Thank Heavens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I just can't believe that the teams have such apparent disregard for safety - Super Aguri (Takuma Sato and potentially Narain Karthikeyan driving 4 year old chassis) is a disaster waiting to happen. I am glad MF1 did the right thing, the safe thing, and blocked their entry. Thank Heavens! It would be highly entertaitining though!!! And at the worst they would only hit the wall of 34 Red Bulls (Red bull, Torra rosa, porri gludi, pavi ducki ect...) parked in front of then on the grid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MannTecV10 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Well, this is another exaample (EU being another) where democratic organisations are infact undemocratic, due to the power of the veto. Darn MF1, The reason they are unhappy has nothing to do with the TV revenue of the 11th team, and all to do do with the fact that they are named after a flack packed furniture company, and Super Aguri will be using flat pack cars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Very droll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 The Russian Mafia strike again................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senna 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I just can't believe that the teams have such apparent disregard for safety - Super Aguri (Takuma Sato and potentially Narain Karthikeyan driving 4 year old chassis) is a disaster waiting to happen. I am glad MF1 did the right thing, the safe thing, and blocked their entry. Thank Heavens! My sentiments exactly! Why is everyone else, seemingly oblivious to this fact? Speaking as someone whose favourite driver died in a crash, I know how dangerous F1 can be. I never want to experience that again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 My sentiments exactly! Why is everyone else, seemingly oblivious to this fact? Speaking as someone whose favourite driver died in a crash, I know how dangerous F1 can be. I never want to experience that again. How quickly we (obviously not the two of us but, the rest of the forum members) forget... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 How quickly we (obviously not the two of us but, the rest of the forum members) forget... No Bajo...I dont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiburon 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Damn! Thats sad news. I held my fingers crossed, as I did last time when similar thing was about to happen (few years ago when some millionare was going to participate using old prost chassis and engines bought from Arrows, if i recall right). I feel sympathy for attempts like that. Its old school! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 No Bajo...I dont Yes, but are you really a member? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ButtonGod 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I just can't believe that the teams have such apparent disregard for safety - Super Aguri (Takuma Sato and potentially Narain Karthikeyan driving 4 year old chassis) is a disaster waiting to happen. I am glad MF1 did the right thing, the safe thing, and blocked their entry. Thank Heavens! Good point. We've said before that safety in F1 should come first so I agree that MF1 has taken the correct stance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Yes, but are really a member? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopite Girl 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 How quickly we (obviously not the two of us but, the rest of the forum members) forget... Ah, speak for yourself you old crone. Senna was/is/always will be a true F1 legend. The end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajo39 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Good point. We've said before that safety in F1 should come first so I agree that MF1 has taken the correct stance. Safety is of paramount importance, undoubtably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyk 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 I'm surprised that ferrari agreed to it, seeing as they usually enjoy doing whatever they can to ruin the sport! Bloody russians now I hate them too (as well as bmw and ferrari) What have Ferrari done to ruin F1?...Really,mate, love em or hate them they've been passionate about F1 since its inception, and they respect the TRADITION of F1.....Ferrari havent always been competitive at all times, and they have 'raised the bar' in the last decade and pushed all other teams to produce some mindblowing cars....Do you have the impression they are favored by the FIA or is it some other weak reference to the michelin tyre width fiasco from a few years ago? Or maybe you dont like the idea of team orders in F1?...As for MF1 not agreeing to allow Super Aguri in, Im the 1st person to want to see a new team on the grid, but if you had a team that was struggling to be competitive and you had fulfilled all the guidelines the season before to ensure your spot in F1, why would you authorize a new competitor to short-cut their way in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted December 9, 2005 What have Ferrari done to ruin F1?...Really,mate, love em or hate them they've been passionate about F1 since its inception, and they respect the TRADITION of F1.....Ferrari havent always been competitive at all times, and they have 'raised the bar' in the last decade and pushed all other teams to produce some mindblowing cars....Do you have the impression they are favored by the FIA or is it some other weak reference to the michelin tyre width fiasco from a few years ago? Or maybe you dont like the idea of team orders in F1?...As for MF1 not agreeing to allow Super Aguri in, Im the 1st person to want to see a new team on the grid, but if you had a team that was struggling to be competitive and you had fulfilled all the guidelines the season before to ensure your spot in F1, why would you authorize a new competitor to short-cut their way in? Indeed, they must gain entry on merit............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mock 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2005 Damn! Thats sad news. I held my fingers crossed, as I did last time when similar thing was about to happen (few years ago when some millionare was going to participate using old prost chassis and engines bought from Arrows, if i recall right). I feel sympathy for attempts like that. Its old school! What happened to the Arden team - there were rumours of them wanting to join F1 some time bac k - anyone has any further information ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
