Sorry but that is complete and utter buullshit. Bernie despises America and Americans. Bernie only cares about American money. Just read his many many statements regarding Americans and America. Examples of Bernie gems
- Americans probably thought Bosnia was a town in Miami.
- democracy hasn't done a lot of good for many countries
And of course the best for last.
- "It does not matter to F1 if there is no Grand Prix in the US," Ecclestone said. "What do we get from America? Aggravation, that's about all. If you say 'Good Morning' over there and it's five past 12, you end up with a lawsuit. We have never got any sponsors out there. The television has never taken off; we have more viewers in Malta than over there. If they want to continue having a round of the F1 World Championship, I am happy to talk to them. But I am not prepared to subsidise a race in America."

Bernie would be shot (if he was lucky) by his hero's Hilter or Hussein. Bernie is an old dried up douche bag

Who??

Oh, God, they're insufferable. The Spanish will do anything to see a Spnish drive in a Formula 1 car, won't they?

Yeah, he says some bigotted things but that that 'Good morning/lawsuit' quote always makes me

I won't shed any tears if F1 doesn't ever come back to the U.S. It's very much a NASCAR fortress and unless the IRL can bounce back and get events happening all over the country then I can't see a single US Grand Prix making much of a dent against NASCRA--er, NASCAR.

It is.

I guess if that other guy that did better than anyone at williams test named Dani Clos ever is given a chance he'll be bashed as well here. Specially because people's ignorance will make them look unknown drivers who are just given chances because of money.

Sorry but that is complete and utter buullshit. Bernie despises America and Americans. Bernie only cares about American money. Just read his many many statements regarding Americans and America. Examples of Bernie gems
- Americans probably thought Bosnia was a town in Miami.
- democracy hasn't done a lot of good for many countries
And of course the best for last.
- "It does not matter to F1 if there is no Grand Prix in the US," Ecclestone said. "What do we get from America? Aggravation, that's about all. If you say 'Good Morning' over there and it's five past 12, you end up with a lawsuit. We have never got any sponsors out there. The television has never taken off; we have more viewers in Malta than over there. If they want to continue having a round of the F1 World Championship, I am happy to talk to them. But I am not prepared to subsidise a race in America."

Bernie would be shot (if he was lucky) by his hero's Hilter or Hussein. Bernie is an old dried up douche bag

I'll stand by my earlier comment on Bernie - he's a douche bag. He doesn't just say bigoted things, he's a bigot...a pile of crap bigot

From Bernie's point of view, he wants to fill up the calendar with new lucrative government-backed venues. The last thing he needs is a US team adding pressure for a US race that will never pay more than market value.

From Bernie's point of view, he wants to fill up the calendar with new lucrative government-backed venues. The last thing he needs is a US team adding pressure for a US race that will never pay more than market value.

I think Bernie very much want USA to be part of F1 in every way possible, but an extremely humble effort (trying to be polite here!) bearing that USF1 name actually gets in the way of that... it'll be seen as an embarrassment by the casual american motorsport fan, and big american sponsors, who are motivated by GOOD results and a MASSIVE dominant presence..

From Bernie's point of view, he wants to fill up the calendar with new lucrative government-backed venues. The last thing he needs is a US team adding pressure for a US race that will never pay more than market value.

And Bigot-Bernie is under pressure from the manufactures to put on a race here.

FOTA want to be in the US, but does Bernie? He could have been in the US, after all.

I can't really elaborate as I think my previous post is covering those bases already

I think Bernie very much wants USA to be part of F1 in every way possible (he wants their money, as pointed out earlier), but an extremely humble effort (trying to be polite here!) bearing that USF1 name actually gets in the way of that... it'll be seen as an embarrassment by the casual american motorsport fan, and big american sponsors, who are motivated by GOOD results and a MASSIVE dominant presence..

today's update

"Thank you US F1 Team fans and friends for all of your support. We are sorry about the delay in news, but trust us, things are moving fast and furious! We look forward to giving you more pictures, videos and updates in the coming weeks and appreciate your patience!"

looks like usf1 is racing against the clock to finish their car. hope they can make it to bahrain

US F1 to fit radical gearbox to Type 1

F1 2010: American team to fit transverse gearbox to its new car
Formula 1's only North American team has opted to use a tranverse gearbox in its Type 1 Grand Prix car. The transmission which is being built in house with the collaboration of local specialists EMCO, was selected for reasons of packaging and is unique in modern F1. Racecar Engineering journalist Jonathan Ingram was shown the design when he took time off from tha NASCAR media tour last month. Read his thoughts here: Ingram on F1

The USF1 Type 1 is likely to have more suprises in store, the full design will be revealed in the March issue of Racecar Engineering Magazine - which will be available here on the 12th Feb.

from http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/pr...x-to-type-1.htm

US F1 to fit radical gearbox to Type 1

F1 2010: American team to fit transverse gearbox to its new car
Formula 1's only North American team has opted to use a transverse gearbox in its Type 1 Grand Prix car. The transmission which is being built in house with the collaboration of local specialists EMCO, was selected for reasons of packaging and is unique in modern F1. Racecar Engineering journalist Jonathan Ingram was shown the design when he took time off from the NASCAR media tour last month. Read his thoughts here: Ingram on F1

The USF1 Type 1 is likely to have more surprises in store, the full design will be revealed in the March issue of Racecar Engineering Magazine - which will be available here on the 12th Feb.

from http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/pr...x-to-type-1.htm

For those of you who are thinking that Marca have made the whole Valles story up, here is an update from Lopez's facebook:

Andrés Vallés casi confirmado como compañero de Pecho...

Wouldn't the transverse gearbox 'block' air passage to the diffuser? or am I wrong there? Of course it'll be wider and shorter......

(Bernie)"..We have never got any sponsors out there.."

http://twitter.com/usf1team

To switch topics back to USF1...

http://f1paddockblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/...es-to-race.html

http://twitter.com/usf1team

To switch topics back to USF1...

I don't think anyone doubts their INTENT to be on the grid, it's their ABILITY to be on the grid that's in question.

What I haven't seen spoken about is what happens if they fail the crash tests? It's not uncommon, it happens to most teams now and then as they push the envelope. Do we assume that because USF1 are aware of their tight timeframes they'll sacrifice performance for ensuring they pass the crash test, and make their car a little heavier but more likely to pass? Seems to make sense, but if they're going "radical" and get it wrong, they're pretty screwed time-wise aren't they?

I don't think anyone doubts their INTENT to be on the grid, it's their ABILITY to be on the grid that's in question.

What I haven't seen spoken about is what happens if they fail the crash tests? It's not uncommon, it happens to most teams now and then as they push the envelope. Do we assume that because USF1 are aware of their tight timeframes they'll sacrifice performance for ensuring they pass the crash test, and make their car a little heavier but more likely to pass? Seems to make sense, but if they're going "radical" and get it wrong, they're pretty screwed time-wise aren't they?

Here's something I've been wondering about the last couple of days;

When does USF1 start development of the 2011 car? We've seen some signs of a definite advantage to starting development early ('09 Brawn; this years Ferrari and Sauber entry's look quick thus far) so wouldn't it make sense to just get this car done and begin the 2011 car as soon as possible?

Or do you think that USF1 has to continually push this season in an effort to truly learn how to build a racecar from scratch, and then to build a successful one?

Still not understanding how any voice of concern that USF1 might not make it is met with 'you obviously don't like USF1'. There seem to be tons of you, with this complex, regarding USF1, yet if you say on the Campos thread that you think they might not make it, you don't get the same response.

Here's something I've been wondering about the last couple of days;

When does USF1 start development of the 2011 car? We've seen some signs of a definite advantage to starting development early ('09 Brawn; this years Ferrari and Sauber entry's look quick thus far) so wouldn't it make sense to just get this car done and begin the 2011 car as soon as possible?

Or do you think that USF1 has to continually push this season in an effort to truly learn how to build a racecar from scratch, and then to build a successful one?

Yeah but this year there's restrictions on certain car components that you can't update more than a number of times, or something like that. Pretty sure I've read somewhere about Ferrari telling the rumours they'd build a B-spec car were rubbish, because it was forbidden by the rules.

By now I'm pretty confident USF1 will make it, they have the drivers, they have crash tests schedulled, they have track tests schedulled, and if you're to believe James Allen they can skip 3 races. If the crash test goes wrong then skip Bahrain and start on the next race, what's the problem?

28.7 a) One specification of each of the following parts must be homologated prior to the first Event of the Championship season :
- survival cell ;
- principal and second roll structures ;
- front, rear and side impact structures ;
- front wheel ;
- rear wheel.
Once homologated, changes to the these parts will only be permitted for clear safety or reliability reasons following written approval from the FIA.

Team US F1 and Campos Meta 1 remain fully on course to make the start of the Formula 1 season, despite speculation suggesting both teams' efforts could be in doubt.

With Virgin Racing having become the first new team to unveil its 2010 car on Wednesday, and Lotus Racing confirming its launch will be on February 12, there has been a fresh focus on the two other F1 rookie outfits.

Although both teams admit that they have faced difficulties in recent weeks as they get themselves ready for the move to F1, US F1 and Campos insist they are both on course for next month's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Peter Windsor, US F1's executive vice president, told AUTOSPORT that the team was thinking of nothing more than racing in Bahrain.

"We're still in exactly the same mode - flat out," he explained. "Bahrain is the goal - and we are not thinking of anything else. It is just amazing to see the hours and time that everyone is putting in.

"We had a slight bump in the road with a sponsor who was late on payment, but that is typical of what can happen to any new team. We've moved on from that and found a replacement."

Windsor said the team would run its car once it had passed all its mandatory crash tests - which should happen soon.

"The car is quite late because we put a massive amount of development time into it," he explained. "We are taking our time and as a team we are confident we are on the right track.

"As soon as we are through the crash tests, we will be doing a shakedown and going to Bahrain."

He added: "We will be in Bahrain. We may not be pretty, but we will be there. And from there we will grow. This is all about belief, passion and people being committed to a very good cause."

Rumours that US F1 has asked for special dispensation to miss the first three races of the season have also been completely dismissed.

Hmmm...

Windsor interview in Autosport...

"We will be in Bahrain. We may not be pretty, but we will be there."

"We had a slight bump in the road with a sponsor who was late on payment, but that is typical of what can happen to any new team. We've moved on from that and found a replacement."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81275

EDIT: Oops, DFV beat me to it!

This is not good:

http://murphythebear.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/02/720/

For those that don't know, this site is basically a source of various rumours on the non-NASCAR side of North American motorsport. He's often on the bleeding edge with things (which is why he makes no claims to being accurate), but is often quite right, and out in front well before anyone else. If this is what Murphy's hearing from inside USF1, then things aren't sounding good.