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Force India Sold

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by WestCoastBoogaloo, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. WestCoastBoogaloo

    WestCoastBoogaloo Well-Known Member

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    According to Joe Saward, there are rumours coming out that Vijay Mallya is selling his shares in Force India.

    Could this be why their driver line up for 2012 is being held off until Christmas time?
     
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    WestCoastBoogaloo, Oct 7, 2011
  2. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member
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    Could this tie-in with the comments earlier in the season about Indian businessmen looking for a way into F1?
     
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    DHCanary, Oct 7, 2011
  3. Forza Bianchi

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    I thought that the reason for not announcing their drivers next year is because they are still deciding between Sutil and Hulkenburg, but the failure to sign Di Resta is intriguing. Even if Di Resta is still speaking to Mercedes, why would the earliest announcement be in December? The logical thing to do is sign him as soon as a Mercedes deal becomes unavailable.

    It sounds like this Subrata Roy is willing to sign a driver because of their nationality rather than talent. For that reason I hope Mallya stays in F1 - he would never work with a liability like Karthikeyan.
     
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    Forza Bianchi, Oct 7, 2011
  4. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    This will change when FI get a strong result in india. Mallya will be hailed a hero
     
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    El_Bando, Oct 7, 2011
  5. Chris.

    Chris. #bringbackchris

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    The story has been dismissed by Vijay Mallya.

    Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/uk...0C7fqPes4olQ9ybgw?docId=N0816611317985334869A
     
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  6. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Didn't Mallya deny it only hours ago?

    http://ibnlive.in.com/mobile/5/192498.html
     
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    SgtBhaji, Oct 12, 2011
  7. DHCanary

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    For those not on a mobile, the link was supposed to go here

    Also, Sahara Force India????
     
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    DHCanary, Oct 12, 2011
  8. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that!
     
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    SgtBhaji, Oct 12, 2011
  9. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    A few years ago I would of seen this coming but I thought they have been doing well recently (Financial wise)
     
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    El_Bando, Oct 12, 2011
  10. WestCoastBoogaloo

    WestCoastBoogaloo Well-Known Member

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  11. Delete Me

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    I'm gona call them "SFIT" from now on...:emoticon-0103-cool:
     
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  12. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    that's 2 years costs, if you believe any of the teams actually adhere to the RRA.
     
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  13. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Likely not any of those with cash...
     
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    SgtBhaji, Oct 12, 2011
  14. BrightLampShade

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    I heard Newey is given £200m in expenses for stationary, and definitely not front wings <whistle>
     
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    BrightLampShade, Oct 12, 2011
  15. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Stationary??? Is that the device that they attach to Webber's car at the start of every race? :p
     
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    SgtBhaji, Oct 12, 2011
  16. Delete Me

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    Guess Sutils sponsers are not needed anymore...
     
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