F1 needs drivers and F1 needs Sponsors... so i guess it is logical that some drivers hunt down sponsors who will be affiliated with them solely and help give them more clout in contract negotiations 'I bring millions of quidz, can i drive your car please')
However... what are these sponsors actually looking for? With a few exceptions, most of these 'pay drivers' are considered to be less-than journeymen, so it begs the question; why don't these sponsors simply sponsor a team and let the team have decent drivers who will hopefully give the team (and the sponsors brand) more exposure?
Obviously the like of Chilton or Diniz where its Daddys money are slightly different
Edited by Wiggy, 21 January 2014 - 13:26.