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A new Formula One team, directed by NASCAR team owner Gene Haas has been permitted an entry to F1 in 2015, Haas and the FIA confirmed on Friday following a meeting of the World Motorsport Council at Morocco.
what's wrong with that?WilliamsF1 wrote:buying lotus equals marrying a whore
FrukostScones wrote:what's wrong with that?WilliamsF1 wrote:buying lotus equals marrying a whore
So if Haas would buy Lotus Team (very not probable imo) , where would MAL and his money go to... McLaren?
The question is though, why even bother getting an entry license?xpensive wrote:There's just no way that Gene Haas was ever serious about building up a base in the US, or anywhere else for that matter,
instead he will probably use the Haas CNC/Machine Tools' marketing-money on sponsoring Lotus for next year. Wise.
What does this even mean?WilliamsF1 wrote:buying lotus equals marrying a whore
Good question, perhaps i might be useful for other purposes?Cold Fussion wrote:
The question is though, why even bother getting an entry license?
Dunno, just xtremely tasteless on a forum, I'm surprised no moderator reacted.Cold Fussion wrote:What does this even mean?WilliamsF1 wrote:buying lotus equals marrying a whore
And? Whores know things only experience can teach.WilliamsF1 wrote:buying lotus equals marrying a whore
We wouldn't want to end up with pretty boy threads like this http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewto ... =1&t=18988xpensive wrote:...
Gene Haas is pressing on with plans to build his own Formula 1 team from a base in America, after dismissing rumours linking him with purchases of Lotus or Caterham.
Having secured an entry for the 2015 season ahead of last month's Chinese GP, the NASCAR team co-owner revealed plans to base his new Haas Formula outfit at his existing Charlotte headquarters in the United States.
There have been suggestions that Haas would be better off purchasing an existing team, rather than building his own from scratch.
Rumours surfaced during the Spanish Grand Prix that Haas planned to visit Lotus at its Enstone base this week, fuelling talk that he could switch strategies and buy an existing F1 squad, rather than build his own from the ground up.
But a spokesman for Haas told AUTOSPORT that Haas had no plans to visit Lotus and had no intention of revising his vision to construct an American-based team.
"Gene Haas has no plans to visit the Lotus factory," the spokesman told AUTOSPORT.
"Gene remains committed to building an American-based Formula 1 team and his plans have not changed."
Haas has also been linked to a purchase of Caterham.
The Leafield-based team's owner Tony Fernandes made clear at the start of the season that he would likely walk away from F1 if the team did not deliver a significant step forward in competitiveness this year.
AUTOSPORT understands that discussions have taken place with various parties about a sale, but no deal has yet been completed.
There is no reason why Haas cannot buy assets without buying the whole team. As these teams (companies) restructure themselves financially, they may be looking to unload assets at the right price for an upstart firm. If he plays his cards well he may be able poach a few personnel assets as well.WilliamsF1 wrote:Gene Haas is pressing on with plans to build his own Formula 1 team from a base in America, after dismissing rumours linking him with purchases of Lotus or Caterham.
Having secured an entry for the 2015 season ahead of last month's Chinese GP, the NASCAR team co-owner revealed plans to base his new Haas Formula outfit at his existing Charlotte headquarters in the United States.
There have been suggestions that Haas would be better off purchasing an existing team, rather than building his own from scratch.
Rumours surfaced during the Spanish Grand Prix that Haas planned to visit Lotus at its Enstone base this week, fuelling talk that he could switch strategies and buy an existing F1 squad, rather than build his own from the ground up.
But a spokesman for Haas told AUTOSPORT that Haas had no plans to visit Lotus and had no intention of revising his vision to construct an American-based team.
"Gene Haas has no plans to visit the Lotus factory," the spokesman told AUTOSPORT.
"Gene remains committed to building an American-based Formula 1 team and his plans have not changed."
Haas has also been linked to a purchase of Caterham.
The Leafield-based team's owner Tony Fernandes made clear at the start of the season that he would likely walk away from F1 if the team did not deliver a significant step forward in competitiveness this year.
AUTOSPORT understands that discussions have taken place with various parties about a sale, but no deal has yet been completed.
Haas has an annual revenue of about a 1000 MUSD, profit some 100 MUSD, running a top F1-team is in the 300 MUSD range.WilliamsF1 wrote: ...
But a spokesman for Haas told AUTOSPORT that Haas had no plans to visit Lotus and had no intention of revising his vision to construct an American-based team.
"Gene Haas has no plans to visit the Lotus factory," the spokesman told AUTOSPORT.
"Gene remains committed to building an American-based Formula 1 team and his plans have not changed."
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They better call Tony and negotiate deal for buying out Caterham [looking at the performance they will finish last this year too] and forget US base.xpensive wrote:Haas has an annual revenue of about a 1000 MUSD, profit some 100 MUSD, running a top F1-team is in the 300 MUSD range.WilliamsF1 wrote: ...
But a spokesman for Haas told AUTOSPORT that Haas had no plans to visit Lotus and had no intention of revising his vision to construct an American-based team.
"Gene Haas has no plans to visit the Lotus factory," the spokesman told AUTOSPORT.
"Gene remains committed to building an American-based Formula 1 team and his plans have not changed."
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What it will cost set up a full-fledged F1 operation in the US is rather unclear.
Go figure.
Why? He cannot use 100% models.WilliamsF1 wrote:Haas new f1 factory nearing completion
Windshear wind tunnel is also bring modified to accommodate 100% and 60% models