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[Captain Tightpants]

Some Adrian Newey influences are already visible.

According to Martin Brundle during the Abu Dhabi broadcast, the Mercedes car - then known as Brawn, of course - is going to look more like the RB5 than the BGP-001.

[Rainer Nyberg]

Nick´s salary is too much for Peter. A cheaper driver with experience and a lot of desire (de la Rosa) should be Koba´s partner.

Maybe already stated in the thread, but didn't Heidfeld have a valid contract with Sauber [or ex BMW Sauber] for 2010?
Or was this cancelled when BMW sold their shares?

[potmotr]

Some more of your made up news?
Like,
Is this why Peter gifted him a car?
Is this why Peter is Godfather to one of his kids?
Is that the reason he and Patricia were at Peter's Christmas party on Dec 19th?

Keep up the good work...

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[hunnylander]

New Sauber website I linked.

I asked because I didn't find that preview image on the Sauber website, and you mention a 2channel user thing. So the image is an official picture? Published then taken down? Or just a 3D art by a Japanese user? No such picture on the Sauber website right know, to my knowledge.

[Rob]

Maybe already stated in the thread, but didn't Heidfeld have a valid contract with Sauber [or ex BMW Sauber] for 2010?
Or was this cancelled when BMW sold their shares?

I believe Kubica already had a valid contract, but I believe the contracts were terminated when BMW announced they were pulling out.

[One]

i say this image is bs, which f1team forget tyres?

[Captain Tightpants]

Some more of your made up news?

I'm just repeating what I hear elsewhere. Not once did I claim any of it was true. That's why I said "apparently".

[robracer]

Rumour - Nespresso to be Sauber sponsor

[potmotr]

Rumour - Nespresso to be Sauber sponsor

Except they already sponsor McLaren.

http://www.mclaren.c...eam/nescafe.php

[Lukin83]

Rumour - Nespresso to be Sauber sponsor

Well, that would fit aesthetics of the above image.

[robracer]

Except they already sponsor McLaren.

http://www.mclaren.c...eam/nescafe.php

Nespresso don't sponsor McLaren, so I don't see why it would be a problem. But, like the article says, it's just a rumour.

[Lukin83]

Except they already sponsor McLaren.

http://www.mclaren.c...eam/nescafe.php

They are suppliers for McLaren, not a sponsor. Meaning: no brand logos on car, team uniforms, etc.

[TodayIsOK]

I asked because I didn't find that preview image on the Sauber website, and you mention a 2channel user thing. So the image is an official picture? Published then taken down? Or just a 3D art by a Japanese user? No such picture on the Sauber website right know, to my knowledge.

It is on the website, but there is still no public available page that shows it.

i say this image is bs, which f1team forget tyres?

See for yourself

www.bmw-sauber-f1-team.ch/en/content/background/image/02.jpg

[hunnylander]

It is on the website, but there is still no public available page that shows it.



See for yourself

www.bmw-sauber-f1-team.ch/en/content/background/image/02.jpg

OK, thanks! I got the website with another background image loaded, the 04.jpg.

[One]

It is on the website, but there is still no public available page that shows it.



See for yourself

www.bmw-sauber-f1-team.ch/en/content/background/image/02.jpg

I saw it. I believe it that Sauber intend to race with no tyres.

[Gilles4Ever]

There may be something in the rumours

Joe Saward says:
There are reports coming out of Switzerland that Nestle will become a major sponsor of the Sauber team year – using its Nespresso brand
The latest rumours from Switzerland suggest that the team has now settled on the idea of having Pedro de la Rosa as its lead driver.

http://joesaward.wor...uber-what-else/

[potmotr]

Nespresso don't sponsor McLaren, so I don't see why it would be a problem. But, like the article says, it's just a rumour.

They are suppliers for McLaren, not a sponsor. Meaning: no brand logos on car, team uniforms, etc.

Not true my friends...

[r4mses]

Maybe they prefer de la Rosa over Heidfeld 'cause he Spaniard looks more similar to George Clooney... ;P

[potmotr]

There are reports coming out of Switzerland that Nestle will become a major sponsor of the Sauber team year – using its Nespresso brand
The latest rumours from Switzerland suggest that the team has now settled on the idea of having Pedro de la Rosa as its lead driver.

I'm not going to go on about this again, but money aside, I don't see how having PdlR will be of any real benefit to Sauber.

[potmotr]

Maybe they prefer de la Rosa over Heidfeld 'cause he Spaniard looks more similar to George Clooney... ;P

There's no doubt PdlR is a sponsors team.

Handsome, PR friendly etc etc.

But I just don't think he's up to it, especially aged 39.

[santori]

Maybe they prefer de la Rosa over Heidfeld 'cause he Spaniard looks more similar to George Clooney... ;P

I'd have gone with Eric Bana.

[TheF1PERSON]

If Nespresso becomes the Sauber title sponsor, then it looks unlikely we'll have blue Saubers.

Either that, or we'll get Blue and Brown, which is just horrible.

[potmotr]

I'm a bit dubious about the Nescafe story.

The company has never pushed for a major sporting sponsorship and seem to be quite happy with their McLaren brand association.

Would seem unusual for Nestle to suddenly make a major push into F1 like this.

[highdownforce]

If Nespresso becomes the Sauber title sponsor, then it looks unlikely we'll have blue Saubers.

Either that, or we'll get Blue and Brown, which is just horrible.

Why should it have any blue?

[TheF1PERSON]

Well, I thought the new Sauber would turn out blue.

Like this:



Just without the Petronas and Red Bull bits, and the light blue replaced with the sponsor's colours.

I'm not saying it SHOULD have blue.

[Rainer Nyberg]

Why should it have any blue?

Blue is regarded by many as the 'house colours' of Sauber ;)

[highdownforce]

That's ok, no problem with that!
It's just that both turquoise, dark blue, red and yellow are color from their sponsors.

Take a look at the C13 or the C12 for instance.

I wouldn't bother with a black Sauber.

[TheF1PERSON]

But that was when they were backed by Mercedes, so it gets a bit more confusing.

[robracer]

Not true my friends...

I said Nespresso, not Nescafe. Different names.

[hunnylander]

If Nespresso becomes the Sauber title sponsor, then it looks unlikely we'll have blue Saubers.

Either that, or we'll get Blue and Brown, which is just horrible.

Blue is boring, but I like the Nespresso colours.

[r4mses]

Well, thinking about which current F1-team fits best for a brand like Nespresso there are just McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and Sauber imo, with the latter probably offering the (by far) most for the sponsor's money - on top they're a Swiss team.

[TheF1PERSON]

Until the official announcement, we can't say this is true though

[Der Pate]

It must be Sauber with Nespresso...what else...???

[hunnylander]

Sauber Nespresso F1 Team

[TheF1PERSON]

Ferrari engines rebadged as Nespresso.

So,
27 Kamui Kobayash - Sauber Nespresso

[Lukin83]

Not true my friends...

Ok, well, either way no one prevents a company from sponsoring more than one team (example: Santander). And I really do think that the sandy picture of the new car could be a hint here. Fingers crossed - this team needs and deserves a major sponsor.

[hunnylander]

And I really do think that the sandy picture of the new car could be a hint here.

I thought the same, that beige colour is for a reason.

[noikeee]

What was the last brown car in F1? Must've been the Fondmetals or something. It's not a very popular color!

[BrokenBaculum]

Not true my friends...

Maybe their McLaren contract has ended and they believe they'll get more bang for thier buck with title sponsorship. Another possiblity is that Jenson may have brought Monster along with him, and they might become McLaren's drinks supplier, therefore Nescafe will not be needed.

[Owen]

I know there's a budget shortfall but that car has no wheels?

[One]

Maybe they prefer de la Rosa over Heidfeld 'cause he Spaniard looks more similar to George Clooney... ;P

What an explanation. ever heard such excuses for selecting GP driver. I wonder if someone has lost his track to up turn, if this was the case?

[r4mses]

What was the last brown car in F1? Must've been the Fondmetals or something. It's not a very popular color!

Maybe 'cause it looks like sh*t?;) j/k. At least we get a completely new livery to look forward to.

[potmotr]

Ok, well, either way no one prevents a company from sponsoring more than one team (example: Santander). And I really do think that the sandy picture of the new car could be a hint here. Fingers crossed - this team needs and deserves a major sponsor.

I said Nespresso, not Nescafe. Different names.;)

I really don't think a company life Nestle would sponsor two teams with two different brands.

[Andrew Hope]

Brown can look good if it's done right. Chocolate and gold (oddly enough being nice ways to describe the colors of piss and ****) looks surprisingly nice together on occasion. Even made Mido look good.

Edited by andrew., 07 January 2010 - 21:28.

[santori]

A white base with lines of brown and tan/beige could be very attractive.

[V8 Fireworks]

Not true my friends...

McLaren drink crappy instant coffee in their motorhome?


Haha, yeah right, sure they do NOT!


It will be the finest $1000/kg blend for McLaren surely, with "Nescafe" stickers on their espresso machine for "appearences" -> McLaren

Edited by V8 Fireworks, 07 January 2010 - 21:37.

[pingu666]

Nespresso sauber f1 team, cos the racing isnt going to keep you awake

[ex Rhodie racer 2]

Nespresso sauber f1 team, cos the racing isnt going to keep you awake

If Sauber ditch Nick I hope they get swamped this year. He is the only top line driver available. What are they thinking?

[TheF1PERSON]

I remember on the British Top Gear, James May said he wanted to see a Brown car. Though that was to do with Bisto, with the AHHHH's running down the middle of the car.

Plus it was a joke.

[Walsingham]

Maybe they prefer de la Rosa over Heidfeld 'cause he Spaniard looks more similar to George Clooney... ;P

Risky, as Heidfeld is similar to you know who: