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Interesting that Cadillac wants to get involved into F1. That's a huge initial investment and huge on going development expense every year.
Andretti and Cadillac announce Formula 1 entry plans
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Cadillac is selling a miniscule 300,000 vehicles annually with most of the sales happening in China. So it is not a factor in the automobile market and doesnt have the funds to finance the $200 million entry fee. Plus the power unit will not be a Cadillac. So it seems it is just a marketing gimmick to increase visibility of the brandAndretti and Cadillac announce Formula 1 entry plans
I read somewhere that some baseball team owner is willing to pay the $200 million entry fee.
There was a Steinbrenner involved with Andretti in a lower formula a few years ago. I don’t know if he is still involved in any way at the moment. I’m sure he would have deep enough pockets but it’s still 4 years away and needs FIA approval so a lot can happen between now and then.
OK found the article referring to the $200 million entry fee. It's rumored the owner of the LA Dodgers is willing to pay it.
Report: Michael Andretti May Be 'Close' to F1 Team Deal
Andretti hopes to add Formula 1 to his extensive racing portfolio.
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Cadillac marketing gimmickry confirmed. BBC reports: "GM will just put Cadillac's name to a car powered by a Renault engine. The appeal to Cadillac of paying to have its name promoted globally by F1 is obvious. It's a relatively cheap and easy way to gain significant publicity for the brand. But the idea that a rival manufacturer could benefit in that way when the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari are pouring hundreds of millions a year into F1 is less palatable to those already in the sport."
Mercedes and Ferrari may pour millions of dollars into the sport, the sport also pours millions of dollars into their pockets. Bet at the end of the day, the Teams collect more money than they put into the sport...just like one would expect. Thats a moot point to the BBC report.
Red Bull in the last few years has rebranded both the Renault and Honda Engines. Their money, they can call it what ever they like.
I am fine if they can fill the 24 spots on the grid, there are just 20 right now. Makes no difference if the car/team is backed by BMW, VW (parent company to Audi), GM, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai etc. The more competion the better.
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Teams collecting more money than they put into the sport is called making a profit lol
Using Cadillac in the team name gives the (false) impression they are using a Cadillac engine while they will be piggy backing on a Renault engine. That is the gimmickry people are howling at. Its not like Red Bull which doesnt make cars. Or even McLaren which produces just about 2000 cars annually
Just thought I would post this.
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WATCH: Go onboard with Vettel for one last time with the inside story of his F1 swansong in Abu Dhabi | Formula 1®
Sebastian Vettel bowed out of F1 at the recent 2022 season finale in Abu Dhabi, walking away from the sport with an incredible four world titles, 53 victories, 57 pole positions and more than 3,000 points to his name.
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Ford vs Ferrari deals with 1962 and the 24 hr of Le Mans. The upcoming Enzo Ferrari biopic deals with 1957, when the bloom started coming off the Ferrari name. Enzo came out of racing retirement to take part in the Mille Miglia, a round trip race from Brescia to Rome and back. Adam Driver proved his cred with a stunning performance in Martin Scorsese's Silence.
From cutting curfews to grid penalties – 10 rule changes you need to know about for the 2023 F1 season | Formula 1®
While F1’s rules are remaining largely the same in 2023 following last year’s major reset, there are still technical and sporting changes of note for the campaign ahead, as we explain in our pre-season rundown…
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F1 2023 CAR LAUNCH DATES: When will the Formula 1 teams be showing off their new machines for 2023? | Formula 1®
F1 launch season is one of the busiest phases of the year as teams pull the covers off their new challengers and set out key targets for the campaign ahead. Check out the confirmed 2023 car launch dates with our all-in-one table below.
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I thought I read somewhere that this new team would use a competitors engine for the first few seasons, while he developed their own. I mean, GM has the means to develop something like this in-house. Don't other car makers do this in racing so they can create new tech that eventually filters down to the family sedan?
I checked for Montreal tickets last September, they were sold out. I'm not happy, checked the resale ticket market. I'm refuse to spend $1100 X2 on weekend passes. Don't get me started on hotels, good luck on getting a room in downtown Montreal for less than $700 per night on race weekend.
Back in the old days, 2019, we spent ~$3k for the weekend. VIA1, AirBNB near Notre Dame cathedral, race tickets, lots of great restos in in 514. It's really disappointing not to go to the race without dropping $8k. For that much $$, I'll go to the Ritz-Carlton in St. Lucia. I'll stay home and watch the race on tv.
Back in the old days, 2019, we spent ~$3k for the weekend. VIA1, AirBNB near Notre Dame cathedral, race tickets, lots of great restos in in 514. It's really disappointing not to go to the race without dropping $8k. For that much $$, I'll go to the Ritz-Carlton in St. Lucia. I'll stay home and watch the race on tv.
Wolff backs Vowles to make ‘fantastic’ impact at Williams as he explains new Mercedes structure | Formula 1®
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has paid tribute to departing chief strategist James Vowles, declaring that he is “happy and proud” to see him take up the Team Principal position at Williams.
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Vowels to Williams, maybe he can make Williams great again.
Hope it will not be a repeat of when Paddy Lowes returned to Williams after his time at Mercedes
With the cost cap I think it's hard to meaningful impacts quickly. Williams better not think he will make a dramatic difference in a 1-2 year window.Wolff backs Vowles to make ‘fantastic’ impact at Williams as he explains new Mercedes structure | Formula 1®
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has paid tribute to departing chief strategist James Vowles, declaring that he is “happy and proud” to see him take up the Team Principal position at Williams.
Vowels to Williams, maybe he can make Williams great again.
Hope it will not be a repeat of when Paddy Lowes returned to Williams after his time at Mercedes
