Comments on: F1 links: N.Technology loses FIA court case

By: Patrickl

Patrickl — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:00 +0000

Yeah, that always has been my understanding too.

By: Red Andy

Red Andy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:49:06 +0000

The new teams had to pledge for Cosworth because one of the requirements for a 2010 entry application to be considered was that a team had to have an engine deal already in place. Cosworth were the only engine manufacturer willing to agree terms with teams who hadn’t yet been granted an entry – therefore they were the only option. That’s not the FIA’s fault, it’s the fault of the other engine makers, and also of failed applicants like N.Technology and Stefan GP who decided to ignore that part of the FIA’s requirements.

By: Icthyes

Icthyes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:42:42 +0000

Ah but that’s the point: was the decision made “in the best interests of the sport”, rather than N. Technology’s claim being false. The manner of the new entries getting their places has been very suspect indeed, including the role of a Mosley aide in securing sponsorship for Manor. It wouldn’t talk a genius to make the connection between Max saying he wanted a standard engine in F1 and then all the new teams coming in pledging for Cosworth.

To me, unless a refutation of N. Technology’s claims are presented, this will represent the further corruption of F1 and its shady backroom business.

By: Prisoner Monkeys

Prisoner Monkeys — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:12:36 +0000

Thank the stars the N.Tehnology case ruled that way. The worst-case scenario could have seen the four new teams unable to compete.

Now all that remains is for the FIA to survive Zoran Stefanovic’s complaint to the EU. I find it hilarious that he thinks he can show up in Bahrain with a team and compete despite having made the complaint. There’s no way the FIA will give him a racing licence.

Of course, that assumes he’ll have drivers and an engine and an actual chassis. Or better yet, two of everything … I doubt he actually meant it when he said he’d show up – he just wanted the publicity.