[ 2020 ] Williams F1 Team - Mercedes

[adrianjordan]

Ahem: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/14943 ... toric-cars

Ahem....it says "they might mortgage it", there is no report whatsoever they actually did it. Especially since their 2017 manouver of paying out Ron Dennis is supposed to prevent them doing this.

As I was saying: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/15003 ... ts-f1-team

Looking forward to your apology.

There's a significant difference between a team struggling to survive (Williams) and a team with billionaire backers looking at selling a minority stake to raise money to ensure it is as competitive as possible in the next couple of years, which would mean that they could potentially generate a profit under the new rules.

[rohan]

Ahem....it says "they might mortgage it", there is no report whatsoever they actually did it. Especially since their 2017 manouver of paying out Ron Dennis is supposed to prevent them doing this.

As I was saying: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/15003 ... ts-f1-team

Looking forward to your apology.

There's a significant difference between a team struggling to survive (Williams) and a team with billionaire backers looking at selling a minority stake to raise money to ensure it is as competitive as possible in the next couple of years, which would mean that they could potentially generate a profit under the new rules.

Still waiting for that apology: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/53142880

It seems you have no honour.

[adrianjordan]

As I was saying: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/15003 ... ts-f1-team

Looking forward to your apology.

There's a significant difference between a team struggling to survive (Williams) and a team with billionaire backers looking at selling a minority stake to raise money to ensure it is as competitive as possible in the next couple of years, which would mean that they could potentially generate a profit under the new rules.

Still waiting for that apology: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/53142880

It seems you have no honour.

You'll keep waiting because nothing proves you are right yet.

And honour?? What has any of this got to do with honour!! It's a discussion on a forum.

I pay my bills in time, don't cheat, love my family, have a job dedicated to helping others. But yeah, sure because I won't surrender to your interpretation of events, I lack honour. Wtf??

[rohan]

Facts are facts!

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/15014 ... ional-bank

[ScottR267]

Supposedly increased exposure for Lavazza which is to be announced.

[adrianjordan]

Nice!!

If they lose the red, this could end up being a really nice livery!!

[rohan]

You want an apology?

Here.

I'm sorry you do not have enough of a grasp on business and economics to actually see that these 2 situations are vastly different and that the McLaren situation probably wouldn't even be a story if it wasn't for Williams being up for sale.

I have a PhD in economics, so that shows what you know.

https://www.planetf1.com/news/mclaren-f ... nsolvency/

[shotzski]

I'm confused with Williams Rokit situation. The story was widely published that Williams, were the one who terminated the deal with Rokit. Now, how come it was such a surprise to them that Rokit want to sponsor another team? Thanks in advance

[tomazy]

Becouse it was also widly published that they terminated the contract becouse Rokit did not pay the money. Williams is surprised that other teams are interested in Rokit if they screwed a diffirent F1 team before. Of corse, we probably dont know the whole story.

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[Macklaren]

I'm confused with Williams Rokit situation. The story was widely published that Williams, were the one who terminated the deal with Rokit. Now, how come it was such a surprise to them that Rokit want to sponsor another team? Thanks in advance

If I were to guess, the Williams pursuit of strategic options unlocked something in the sponsorship contract that allowed RokIt to walk and they did. They are still the title sponsor of the W series and are going to Merc now so this was never a RokIt issue, I don't think.

[ENGINE TUNER]

Becouse it was also widly published that they terminated the contract becouse Rokit did not pay the money. Williams is surprised that other teams are interested in Rokit if they screwed a diffirent F1 team before. Of corse, we probably dont know the whole story.

If Rokit didn't pay what the contract stipulated then sue them, don't let them out of the contract and then be mad when they take that money elsewhere. More poor decisions by Williams management. There are reasons why contracts are drawn up and signed.

[ENGINE TUNER]

I'm confused with Williams Rokit situation. The story was widely published that Williams, were the one who terminated the deal with Rokit. Now, how come it was such a surprise to them that Rokit want to sponsor another team? Thanks in advance

If I were to guess, the Williams pursuit of strategic options unlocked something in the sponsorship contract that allowed RokIt to walk and they did. They are still the title sponsor of the W series and are going to Merc now so this was never a RokIt issue, I don't think.

Care to expound on the bolded part? What pursuit are you referring to?

[Macklaren]

I'm confused with Williams Rokit situation. The story was widely published that Williams, were the one who terminated the deal with Rokit. Now, how come it was such a surprise to them that Rokit want to sponsor another team? Thanks in advance

If I were to guess, the Williams pursuit of strategic options unlocked something in the sponsorship contract that allowed RokIt to walk and they did. They are still the title sponsor of the W series and are going to Merc now so this was never a RokIt issue, I don't think.

Care to expound on the bolded part? What pursuit are you referring to?

The fact that Williams is looking for a new investor/potentially selling the team

[Jolle]

If for instance Rokit would have naming rights of the team for a very small amount of sponsorship. This would dilute the worth of the team, although it benefits liquidity in the short term.