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HRT up for sale

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by TomTom94, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    North Korea sounds unlikely, but what about a Mexican team?
     
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  2. JonnyBaws

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    After yesterdays performance I'm reducing my initial bid of 11p and hope they pay me to buy this team!
     
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  3. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    in a way.. if HRT drop out then maybe the FIA will open up bidding again for new teams to fill the slot for team 12 and maybe even team 13?? <hopes>
     
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  4. TomTom94

    TomTom94 Well-Known Member

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    Didn't happen with USF1 so don't see why it would happen now.
     
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  5. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    well USF1 was the 13th team but toyota and BMW pulled out late on. Lotus/Caterham getting the BMW spot and Sauber rescuing themselves and taking the late Toyota spot. There was no time for the other spot. Though Stephen GP tried but i dont think Bernie wanted a dodgy arms dealer run by crooks on the grid.


    I wonder if Lola are still interested?
     
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  6. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I think it costs far more to enter the sport as a new entrant than to take over an existing team, so I'd have thought if anyone was interested they'd take the HRT spot if possible.
     
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  7. Kyle?

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    Lola have money issues at the moment. Due to the poor economy, less people are going racing, so less people are buying their LMP chassis, which is where their income comes from.
     
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