Rinehart
Sep 7 2009, 08:45
QUOTE (r4mses @ Sep 4 2009, 13:11)
i've no idea why phillip morris pays the estimated 200m/year to sponsor ferrari with some strange bar code... who's starting to smoke because of that or is switching to malboro? if you don't know malboro by now, you're either non-smoker and by that not interested in tobacco or you smoked the same cigarettes all your life... so the bar code sponsorship helps a sh1t in terms of making the brand known among the public - imho. improving the brand's image? doubt that. i simply dont get it... Oo if i was phillip morris ceo or whatever i'd quit that contract asap
/e: i know the team is called "scuderia ferrari marlboro", but that doesn't change a lot, imo.
Its all about the brand. Plus, Cigarette companies are so heavily restricted from spending their sponsorship dollar anywhere else...
DarthWillie
Sep 7 2009, 08:48
Well, just thinking, could Mercedes buying into Brawn open the way for Kimi there?
Rinehart
Sep 7 2009, 08:49
QUOTE (wasssup bra @ Sep 4 2009, 13:26)
They should allow Tobacco sponsorship back into F1. Honestly if you are dumb enough to take up smoking just because you saw it on the back wing of a Ferrari then chances are you wouldnt be living very long anyway.
In about 4 or 5 years there will be no Alcohol advertising either. Stupid.
Yup, sooner or later those busy bodies who decided it wasn't right to see fag advertising or smell smoke in pubs will be suckered by their own punch - because things they enjoy be it booze or something else, will be the new evil that they can't enjoy without being branded 'stupid'.
Hello guys, big announcement coming in a few hours
lustigson
Sep 7 2009, 09:02
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 10:56)
Hello guys, big announcement coming in a few hours
Wait, don't tell me... you're getting married!
Just tell us what you know, or don't come posting here.
Well as far as I remember FENIX is an Alonso fan so presumably something Alonso related
vsubravet
Sep 7 2009, 09:06
QUOTE (lustigson @ Sep 7 2009, 14:32)
Wait, don't tell me... you're getting married!
Just tell us what you know, or don't come posting here.
It's probably the Mercedes buying equity stake in Brawn GP
werks prototype
Sep 7 2009, 09:09
QUOTE (vsubravet @ Sep 7 2009, 10:06)
It's probably the Mercedes buying equity stake in Brawn GP
And with that, Alonso to Brawn.
vsubravet
Sep 7 2009, 09:12
QUOTE (werks prototype @ Sep 7 2009, 14:39)
And with that, Alonso to Brawn.
Woops!! You hit me one the solar plexus. I didn't see that one coming but I'll raise the bar and say Kimi to Brawn GP with Mercedes blessings. And Rosberg slots nicely into McLaren. All are happy. It could also be the other way around: Kimi to McLaren and Nico to Brawn GP.
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 12:56)
Hello guys, big announcement coming in a few hours
Big announcement about announcement in Monza?
Dino Scuderia
Sep 7 2009, 09:29
lustigson
Sep 7 2009, 09:51
I reckon we may expect entrant 'Emirates Brawn Mercedes' on the grid, next season, as some sort of a factory effort, alongside 'Vodafone McLaren Mercedes'.
If so, there would not only be Silver Arrows on the grid, but Mercedes-Benz would also return to Germany's pre-1930s official racing colour... white (presuming Brawn retain (much of) the current livery).
QUOTE (lustigson @ Sep 7 2009, 10:02)
Wait, don't tell me... you're getting married!
Just tell us what you know, or don't come posting here.
Ok, AFAIK im not getting married.
Announcement is set for tomorrow (i hope it's not delayed). One thing is for sure, by the end of this week, hundreds of threads in this forum will be officially closed ;)
Conny_Mary
Sep 7 2009, 11:28
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 11:25)
Ok, AFAIK im not getting married.
Announcement is set for tomorrow (i hope it's not delayed). One thing is for sure, by the end of this week, hundreds of threads in this forum will be officially closed ;)
Are you sure?Before Friday?
vsubravet
Sep 7 2009, 11:29
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 16:55)
Ok, AFAIK im not getting married.
Announcement is set for tomorrow (i hope it's not delayed). One thing is for sure, by the end of this week, hundreds of threads in this forum will be officially closed ;)
Oh, I get it. Max has finally had it and he is abolishing F1.
QUOTE (vsubravet @ Sep 7 2009, 05:12)
Woops!! You hit me one the solar plexus. I didn't see that one coming but I'll raise the bar and say Kimi to Brawn GP with Mercedes blessings. And Rosberg slots nicely into McLaren. All are happy. It could also be the other way around: Kimi to McLaren and Nico to Brawn GP.
JB "I don't feel too good...."
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 21:25)
Ok, AFAIK im not getting married.
Announcement is set for tomorrow (i hope it's not delayed). One thing is for sure, by the end of this week, hundreds of threads in this forum will be officially closed ;)
Just post what you know and we can all sing you praise when it happens.
MaxFan1
Sep 7 2009, 11:39
No to Kimi. We don't need a driver who can't even setup his own car.
potmotr
Sep 7 2009, 11:42
QUOTE (Dino Scuderia @ Sep 7 2009, 10:29)
Now that would be interesting.
Clarke is a total nutter!
My main memory of his time in Champcars is when he took out three others cars at turn two of a course... on the installation lap in first practice!
He'd be a real anti-hero in F1, just what the sport needs.
hello86
Sep 7 2009, 12:19
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 13:25)
Ok, AFAIK im not getting married.
Announcement is set for tomorrow (i hope it's not delayed). One thing is for sure, by the end of this week, hundreds of threads in this forum will be officially closed ;)
This morning you said that there will be a big announcement in a few hours? Now it´s tomorrow!???
BTW who told you that?
That hyped-up big announcement had better be something other than Fernando to Ferrari because that hasn't been a secret in months and almost no one actually cares anymore, certainly not enough to cause hundreds of threads to be closed. Just saying...
glorius&victorius
Sep 7 2009, 12:40
I think the news that Mercedes bought into Brawn... must have helped to start putting things into place... I am sure that the managers behind the scenes were aware of this things... but the announcement of Mercedes right before Monza, must definitely be at the request of Brawn...
Looks like Brawn GP is trying to secure someone who is dealing with Ferrari...
That would be either: Kimi or Alonso....
This feels like a thriller! the suspense continues!!
Personal preference: I hope to see Kimi's helmet in Brawn colours
could be:
Brawn
+ Emirates
+ Mercedes buy-in
- Barichello
+ Rosberg/Kimi
McLaren
- Kova
+ Rosberg/Kimi
Ferrari
- Kimi
+ Alonso
+ Santander
did i muss something among these teams? ofc there are renault, williams and bmw left with some huge potential for interesting changes.
QUOTE (kismet @ Sep 7 2009, 05:30)
That hyped-up big announcement had better be something other than Fernando to Ferrari because that hasn't been a secret in months and almost no one actually cares anymore, certainly not enough to cause hundreds of threads to be closed. Just saying...
Maybe Ferrari releases Räikkönen with immediate effect to get someone who can actually score points into the car for the remainder of the season.
LuckyStrike1
Sep 7 2009, 12:50
QUOTE (kismet @ Sep 7 2009, 14:30)
That hyped-up big announcement had better be something other than Fernando to Ferrari because that hasn't been a secret in months and almost no one actually cares anymore, certainly not enough to cause hundreds of threads to be closed. Just saying...
It this would be 2010 I would agree with you but since it's 2009 and this could be in regard to 2010 then I think that an announcement of Alonso to Ferrari next year would be pretty big news even if it's the worst kept secret. The presumed fact that Ferrari would ditch Kimi Räikkönen a year earlier and face the financial consequences of that to secure Alonso is still pretty big news in my opinion.
I think it will be interesting to see if that will actually be the case.
QUOTE (glorius&victorius @ Sep 7 2009, 12:40)
Looks like Brawn GP is trying to secure someone who is dealing with Ferrari...
how did you come to that?
QUOTE (hello86 @ Sep 7 2009, 13:19)
This morning you said that there will be a big announcement in a few hours? Now it´s tomorrow!???
BTW who told you that?
All i know about this "big announcement" comes from reliable sources (Santander), the speculation will end tomorrow, this is the situation right now, and of course it could change and be postponed, this is just the information i got and im just sharing it with you all
zarooch
Sep 7 2009, 13:00
is this a big news that Santander is joining Ferrari from 2010 onwards?
hello86
Sep 7 2009, 13:01
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 14:59)
All i know about this "big announcement" comes from reliable sources (Santander), the speculation will end tomorrow, this is the situation right now, and of course it could change and be postponed, this is just the information i got and im just sharing it with you all
Do you work for them or why do you know that?
BTW thanks for sharing. I prepare myself for the worst to happen tomorrow.
But on the other hand if there are really big problems between Kimi and Ferrari it´s maybe better to part already this year.
QUOTE (Oho @ Sep 7 2009, 18:17)
Maybe Ferrari releases Räikkönen with immediate effect to get someone who can actually score points into the car for the remainder of the season.
3 consecutive podiums with a win as well. yeah right.
MaxFan1
Sep 7 2009, 13:05
QUOTE (Raj @ Sep 7 2009, 14:04)
3 consecutive podiums with a win as well. yeah right.
Alonso or even Massa would have more than 1 wins by now.
RodrigoL
Sep 7 2009, 13:05
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 13:59)
All i know about this "big announcement" comes from reliable sources (Santander), the speculation will end tomorrow, this is the situation right now, and of course it could change and be postponed, this is just the information i got and im just sharing it with you all
Thanks for the heads up. This place will be a nightmare if the Alonso brigade comes alive again.
zarooch
Sep 7 2009, 13:07
the news can only be "big announcement", if the 2010 Ferrari line up is Kimi and Alonso. Not happening of course!
QUOTE (Oho @ Sep 7 2009, 15:47)
Maybe Ferrari releases Räikkönen with immediate effect to get someone who can actually score points into the car for the remainder of the season.
That would indeed be marginally more interesting than merely being fired to make room for Alonso in 2010.
QUOTE (hello86 @ Sep 7 2009, 14:01)
Do you work for them or why do you know that?
BTW thanks for sharing. I prepare myself for the worst to happen tomorrow.
But on the other hand if there are really big problems between Kimi and Ferrari it´s mabay better to part already this year.
Don't worry, It could be that Massa will not be ready to race next year, or maybe Ferrari will race 3 cars next season... afaik nothing was said about the future of kimi or felipe, i don't know their plans.
Mandzipop
Sep 7 2009, 13:14
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 14:10)
Don't worry, It could be that Massa will not be ready to race next year, or maybe Ferrari will race 3 cars next season... afaik nothing was said about the future of kimi or felipe, i don't know their plans.
I take it you work for them.
Captain Tightpants
Sep 7 2009, 13:21
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 22:59)
and of course it could change and be postponed
I love the way you include this part. It tells everyone what they want to hear at the same time as it totally exonerates you if nothing eventuates.
QUOTE (MaxFan1 @ Sep 7 2009, 18:35)
Alonso or even Massa would have more than 1 wins by now.
I dont accept that. Exactly at which tracks would have they won?
Your post have all been anti-Kimi anyway for some reason, so I dont expect any rational explanation from you.
glorius&victorius
Sep 7 2009, 13:28
QUOTE (zarooch @ Sep 7 2009, 14:07)
the news can only be "big announcement", if the 2010 Ferrari line up is Kimi and Alonso. Not happening of course!
...and Felipe mysteriously dies in the hospital recovering from his operation...
Luca DM on the press photo, flashing smile, hands through his hair every 5 seconds, left Kimi, right Fernando.... "due Worlde Championse in my Teame!! We have ane fantastice lineupe for 2010e!!"
Behind them Stefano Domenicali smiling... "to our greate Presidente"
QUOTE (Captain Tightpants @ Sep 7 2009, 14:21)
I love the way you include this part. It tells everyone what they want to hear at the same time as it totally exonerates you if nothing eventuates.
Im just telling what will happen tomorrow, what are the plans right now, that is the information i got this morning from an insider. If its not tomorrow it will be on Wednesday, Thursday... who cares, blame me if you want but Ferrari will announce Alonso this week.
100% sure.
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 06:10)
Don't worry, It could be that Massa will not be ready to race next year, or maybe Ferrari will race 3 cars next season... afaik nothing was said about the future of kimi or felipe, i don't know their plans.
It is contractually rather unlikely Ferrari can keep hanging Räikkönen in a loose noose, if they do not intend to offer Räikkönen a seat next season the chances are they must release him in time to search for alternative employment or get him to agree to altered terms, trade laws are a bitch. I sincerely doubt Räikkönen's contract grants Ferrari carte blanche w.r.t Räikkönen duties.
wasssup bra
Sep 7 2009, 13:35
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 13:33)
Im just telling what will happen tomorrow, what are the plans right now, that is the information i got this morning from an insider. If its not tomorrow it will be on Wednesday, Thursday... who cares, blame me if you want but Ferrari will announce Alonso this week. 100% sure.
This is the information i heard as well, But a little earlier than expected, though the announcment was then delayed. it seems its being brought forward again.
Thanks
Korben82
Sep 7 2009, 13:36
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 15:33)
Im just telling what will happen tomorrow, what are the plans right now, that is the information i got this morning from an insider. If its not tomorrow it will be on Wednesday, Thursday... who cares, blame me if you want but Ferrari will announce Alonso this week. 100% sure.
Will they announce him for 2010, or with immediate effect (Monza)? C'mon, share your insight mate!
Rinehart
Sep 7 2009, 13:38
QUOTE (FENIX @ Sep 7 2009, 14:33)
Im just telling what will happen tomorrow, what are the plans right now, that is the information i got this morning from an insider. If its not tomorrow it will be on Wednesday, Thursday... who cares, blame me if you want but Ferrari will announce Alonso this week. 100% sure.
I reliable insider is going to know EXACTLY when an announcement is going to be made. Not merely 'some time this week'.
QUOTE (Korben82 @ Sep 7 2009, 14:36)
Will they announce him for 2010, or with immediate effect (Monza)? C'mon, share your insight mate!
2010
Whatever happened to the Contract Recognition Board?
Remember, that arm of the FIA that validates and makes sure that all contracts are enforced?
Mandzipop
Sep 7 2009, 13:41
Am I working this out right. Santander are going to announce this week that they will be teaming up again with Alonso, then over the race weekend Ferrari will announce they are teaming up with Santander which also means Alonso. Ferrari dont usually make the driver statements earlier than Monza.
QUOTE (glorius&victorius @ Sep 7 2009, 14:28)
Behind them Stefano Domenicali smiling... "to our greate Presidente"
don't forget to count the "for sure's" in his statement!!!
e.g
"
fhor sure our line hup fhor 2010 is not 100% as vwe have 3 drivers, so
fhor sure we are in negotiation"
QUOTE (mstar @ Sep 7 2009, 16:45)
don't forget to count the "for sure's" in his statement!!!
e.g
"fhor sure our line hup fhor 2010 is not 100% as vwe have 3 drivers, so fhor sure we are in negotiation"
Conny_Mary
Sep 7 2009, 13:49
QUOTE (glorius&victorius @ Sep 7 2009, 14:28)
...and Felipe mysteriously dies in the hospital recovering from his operation...
Luca DM on the press photo, flashing smile, hands through his hair every 5 seconds, left Kimi, right Fernando.... "due Worlde Championse in my Teame!! We have ane fantastice lineupe for 2010e!!"
Behind them Stefano Domenicali smiling... "to our greate Presidente"
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