FIA: Ferrari International Assistance... true all along !?
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Bernie just came out and made a rather strange and revealing statement...
http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/bernie-ecc...
In brief:
"The teams are important to F1, but Ferrari is more than that. So many things have been done over the years that have helped Ferrari to win."
http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/bernie-ecc...
In brief:
"The teams are important to F1, but Ferrari is more than that. So many things have been done over the years that have helped Ferrari to win."
Fairly obvious Ferrari have always had a big influence. Ive read both a history of the company and also a couple of biographies of Enzo and it comes across even way back in the Alfa days that he was pressuring everyone involved to see things his way.
Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
_Leg_ said:
Fairly obvious Ferrari have always had a big influence. Ive read both a history of the company and also a couple of biographies of Enzo and it comes across even way back in the Alfa days that he was pressuring everyone involved to see things his way.
Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
I agree; but surely this statement is a big deal. Basically saying that for years; Ferrari were helped in one way or another...Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
LDN said:
_Leg_ said:
Fairly obvious Ferrari have always had a big influence. Ive read both a history of the company and also a couple of biographies of Enzo and it comes across even way back in the Alfa days that he was pressuring everyone involved to see things his way.
Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
I agree; but surely this statement is a big deal. Basically saying that for years; Ferrari were helped in one way or another...Having said that, Bernie hasn't had any attention for a bit so it's no surprise that he's coming out with headline making, attention seeking, comments.
HedgeyGedgey said:
Just posted in the Mexico gp thread. I think its quite obvious in the Ecclestone era of f1 it was corrupt af. Just my opinion of course
It's a big enough bombshell that it deserved its own thread. It's a very serious allegation - it's effectively an admission that the FIA and FOM were corrupt.
Peronally I agree that it's Bernie just getting up to mischief, and that he's feeling bored and irrelevant on his birthday. But I hope he cleared it with his lawyers first because this is massive.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
_Leg_ said:
Sorted that for you. Can't be an admission as the FIA and FOM didn't say it.
Yes, sorry. From a legal point of view it was indeed only an allegation. But colloquially it was a personal admission. But I do take your point. FeelingLucky said:
Is it really a bombshell?
It's been there for all to see for years.
This is no more a surprise than Sepp Blatter/ FIFA corruption.
Perhaps it's not so much what has been admitted but the admission / allegation itself. It is quite a big deal IMO. Something that will surely be looked at more.It's been there for all to see for years.
This is no more a surprise than Sepp Blatter/ FIFA corruption.
Who cares? All he is doing is stirring the pot and causing trouble for the new owners. Not sure its different to te articles Christain Syltt has been writing all year.
As Bernie has said it, its potentially not true or at least the truth is totally different to what people might read in to his comments.
Answer is do we really care what has happened in the past? F1 has new owners lets see what the future brings.
As Bernie has said it, its potentially not true or at least the truth is totally different to what people might read in to his comments.
Answer is do we really care what has happened in the past? F1 has new owners lets see what the future brings.
Chrisgr31 said:
Who cares? All he is doing is stirring the pot and causing trouble for the new owners. Not sure its different to te articles Christain Syltt has been writing all year.
As Bernie has said it, its potentially not true or at least the truth is totally different to what people might read in to his comments.
Answer is do we really care what has happened in the past? F1 has new owners lets see what the future brings.
It's a good point. I've always thought that Ferrari enjoyed a preference from the legislators, but now Bernie has said it, I begin to doubt it is true.As Bernie has said it, its potentially not true or at least the truth is totally different to what people might read in to his comments.
Answer is do we really care what has happened in the past? F1 has new owners lets see what the future brings.
What is remarkable is how infrequently Ferrari has made the best of its advantage. When they had their totally dominant years, they spent the money wisely, buying a good team, probably the best we've ever seen in F1. Before and since they've somehow managed to avoid enjoying superiority.
This has been one of their best years of recent times and the odd thing is that they are likely to reorganise their management, just as things are coming online.
They are the most popular team on the grid. The fans show a confidence in their ability that is a little touching, but with it goes an anticipation of success, one that has been thwarted recently.
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