The New Millenium: Another F1 Managing League

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:47

Yes, here we go again. You take control of the teams, and run them to the best of your abilities. This one starts with the 2000 season, it started the run of Michael's five year run with Ferrari, but can you change that? You MAY change team names, but no fictional drivers please. Note that the teams' performances will reflect real-life performances rather well, so be wise in which team you choose.

2000
McLaren - EuroBrun
1. Mika Hakkinen (FIN)
2. Jean Alesi (FRA)

Ferrari - Phoenix
1. Michael Schumacher (GER)
2. Rubens Barrichello (BRA)

Jordan - FantometteBR
1. Colin McRae (SCO)
2. David Coulthard (SCO)

Jaguar - AdrianSutil
1. Paul Tracy (CAN)
2. Jarno Trulli (ITA)

Williams - Shadaza
1. Heinz-Harald Frentzen (GER)
2. Bruno Junquiera (BRA)

Benetton - This
1. Ralf Schumacher (GER)
2. Jacques Villeneuve (CAN)

Prost - Klon
1. Olivier Panis (FRA)
2. Nattapong Horthongkum (THA)

Sauber - FMecha
1. Pedro Diniz (BRA)
2. Jos Verstappen (NL)

Brabham (Arrows renamed) - BaconLettuceNinja
1. Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA)
2. Nick Heidfeld (GER)

Fondmetal (Minardi renamed) - Nuppiz
1. Luca Badoer (ITA)
2. Gaston Mazzacane (ARG)

USF1 (BAR-Honda renamed) - eichy
1. Jeff Gordon (USA)
2. Alex Barron (USA)

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:50

I will take McLaren.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:51

I must rescue Prost. It is my destiny.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:54

I would get Ferrari, but I will take Jordan

Post by **Ataxia** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:55

I'll take Minardi if that's ok

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 01 Aug 2012, 22:58

Benetton, for a change

Post by **Nuppiz** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:00

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:I'll take Minardi if that's ok

NOOOOO! I was just going to take it over with Gabriele Rumi and rename it Fondmetal!

Oh well, allow me kick out Tom Walkinshaw instead and become the owner of Arrows. We also announce our interest in Luca Badoer.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:04

How this simulation format will be?

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:05

Might as well try and bring some glory to the failure that was jaguar.

Post by **Ataxia** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:10

Nuppiz wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:I'll take Minardi if that's ok

NOOOOO! I was just going to take it over with Gabriele Rumi and rename it Fondmetal!

Oh well, allow me kick out Tom Walkinshaw instead and become the owner of Arrows. We also announce our interest in Luca Badoer.

We can swap if you like...

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:21

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:I'll take Minardi if that's ok

NOOOOO! I was just going to take it over with Gabriele Rumi and rename it Fondmetal!

Oh well, allow me kick out Tom Walkinshaw instead and become the owner of Arrows. We also announce our interest in Luca Badoer.

We can swap if you like...

If you guys wanna swap, I can change it.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 01 Aug 2012, 23:58

Has no one taken Ferrari yet? HA! I will. This should be easy...

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:10

After one season, the BAR team has been sold at the 11th hour to a group of American businessmen who have renamed the team "Lucky Strike USF1". An all-American lineup will feature NASCAR star Jeff Gordon as the lead driver with CART backmarker Alex Barron as the second driver.

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:27

You may start posting your rumours/drivers you are interested in.

Have at it!

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:41

Jordan aims for this list of drivers (long one but needed):

Gil de Ferran (BRA)
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA)
Jimmy Vasser (USA)
Shinji Nakano (JPN)
Marc Gené (ESP)
Marco Apicella (ITA)
Andrea Montermini (ITA)
Mario Haberfeld (BRA)
Oliver Gavin (GBR)
Soheil Ayari (FRA)
Jarno Trulli (ITA)
Ricardo Rosset (BRA)
Arnd Meier (GER)
Mario Dominguez (MEX)

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:48

Speedline.com wrote:McLaren gets sponsorship from Red Bull, starts Young Driver Program.

It has been announced today that McLaren F1 Team has signed a large sponsorship deal with Red Bull, who are replacing outgoing sponsor West. They have also decided to start a young driver program, they signed Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber to this program and both are expected to be official test and reserve drivers to the team. As for their main driver lineup they will retain Mika Hakkinen but the second seat is still up for grabs.

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Shadaza · Post by **Shadaza** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:51

I shall lead Williams BMW to glory.

Heinz Harold Frentzen
Bruno Junqueira

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 02 Aug 2012, 00:59

In what many would consider a shocking move, Prost considers signing the 1999 Asian Formula 2000 Champion Nattapong Horthongkum as either second or reserve driver. According to sources within the team, a major sponsorship package by Castrol could make this deal possible. Should that deal fail because of Horthongkum not receiving a F1 license, Sébastien Bourdais is tipped to take the second seat.

While the same source considers it likely that Olivier Panis will remain the teams' lead driver, Jacques Villeneuve and Ralf Schumacher announced to have started negotiations with the French team.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 02 Aug 2012, 01:03

Last minute dibs call on Sauber, details later.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 02 Aug 2012, 07:27

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:
Nuppiz wrote:
BaconLettuceNinja wrote:I'll take Minardi if that's ok

NOOOOO! I was just going to take it over with Gabriele Rumi and rename it Fondmetal!

Oh well, allow me kick out Tom Walkinshaw instead and become the owner of Arrows. We also announce our interest in Luca Badoer.

We can swap if you like...

Yes, please.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 02 Aug 2012, 08:16

Tracy to Jaguar?
With thanks to strong American backing from Ford, Jaguar Racing are looking into the possibility of signing race-winning CART driver Paul Tracy. Whilst nothing has been heard from Paul himself, a change of scenery over the water may be what he is after at this stage of his career.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 02 Aug 2012, 08:35

Some Hopelessly Inaccurate Tabloid wrote:EXCLUSIVE: Colin McRae to Jordan!

In a sensational career twist, former World Rally Champion Colin McRae is said to be on the verge of making a shock switch to Formula One with the Jordan Grand Prix team.

The flying Scotsman has driven a Jordan GP car in the past, testing for the team at Silverstone in 1996. Eddie Jordan openly said at the time he had the skill and natural talent to succeed in F1, and it appears EJ was entirely serious about those comments.

Last season was a mixed one for McRae, having just switched to Ford last year, the new Focus had shown pace but also suffered unreliability. With a world title already under his belt, perhaps a new challenge in F1 is just what he needs.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 02 Aug 2012, 08:59

GrandPrix.com wrote:Sauber signs Pedro Diniz and Verstappen, unworried by loss of Red Bull backing

AFTER IT was announced that Red Bull would switch support to McLaren, fuel sponsor Petronas has announced to increase their commitment by officially becaming Sauber's new title sponsor for 2000. The team has also announced that they has retained Pedro Diniz while signing Jos Verstappen after one-year sabbatical last year. "This is a... [publicocrap removed]

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 02 Aug 2012, 11:18

Ferrari will have Marlboro sponsorship and Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello as drivers. Simple as that.

Post by **Ataxia** » 02 Aug 2012, 15:04

Dealy-o, Nuppiz can have Minardi and I'll take Arrows.

itv-f1.com wrote:Arrows sign F3000 champion Heidfeld
After entering new ownership, Arrows have announced that they will sign the young German ace Nick Heidfeld. He won the International F3000 Championship in 1999, and after being dropped by McLaren's young driver team he will join the Leafield-based outfit.

GPUpdate wrote:Arrows to rename?
There is a rumour doing the rounds at the moment that Arrows will purchase the rights to the Brabham name for the 2000 season. The Brabham family are said to be 'pleased' that the name could make a return, and would give their blessing to such a revival. After signing Nick Heidfeld, Arrows are said to be looking at an experienced driver to lead the team. The team are said to be looking at Mika Salo, Jarno Trulli, Alex Wurz and Jan Magnussen. Last years' drivers Takagi and de la Rosa are also being looked at.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 02 Aug 2012, 16:13

Benson & Hedges Jordan F1 Team wil announce soon the partner of McRae

Post by **Nuppiz** » 02 Aug 2012, 16:26

Good!

Grandprix.com wrote:Minardi renamed Fondmetal, signs Badoer and Mazzacane.

In a sudden turn of events, the Italian alloy wheel mangate Gabriele Rumi has bought out Giancarlo Minardi's stocks in his team. Right after the deal was announced, Rumi also told the media that the team shall be renamed Fondmetal, bringing back the name with which Rumi ran his own Formula One team in 1991 and 1992.

"This wouldn't have been possible without a certain French businessman, who wishes to not be named. His financial help convinced me to make this move, and I'm very happy to own a team again. We would also like to announce that we retain Luca Badoer from last year, who is joined by the promising Argentinean Gaston Mazzacane. Giancarlo Minardi is kept on board as our CEO."

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 02 Aug 2012, 16:35

Ford increase stake in jaguar.
Jaguar Racing may be on the verge of a complete takeover by parent company Ford, after the engine suppliers and main sponsor increased their input by another 20%, putting them on 50%. A Jaguar spokesperson was pleased to see more interest in the teams debut for 2000. "It helps us financially in the short and long haul."
Whilst no news has come from the contract talks with American CART driver Paul Tracy, the other seat is hotly contested between Jarno Trulli and Giancarlo Fisichella.

eichy · Post by **eichy** » 03 Aug 2012, 01:36

Many teams' engine contracts ran out at the end of 1999. Please tell me which engine you would like to use.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 03 Aug 2012, 02:14

Jordan will use Mugen Honda ones

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 03 Aug 2012, 07:30

RLWTP (real life writes the plot): Sauber will use Petronas-Ferrari engines.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 03 Aug 2012, 07:33

McLaren do not plan on changing their engine.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 03 Aug 2012, 08:00

Budget constraints force us to use the same Ford engine as the previous season. However, it shall be rebadged as Fondmetal, so that it seems on the outside that were producing both our own chassis and engine.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 03 Aug 2012, 10:11

Prost will continue business with Peugeot for the 2000 season in accordance with their contract. Prost, however, is looking for a two-year BMW customer deal from 2001 onwards.

Since I have not heard any objections, Nattapong Horthongkum is Prost's second driver.

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 Aug 2012, 10:32

GPUpdate wrote:Brabham seek new engine deal
The freshly renamed Brabham team will be on the hunt for a new engine deal, as the new management has scrapped the 'home-grown' project that powered the team in 1998 and 1999. The Arrows V10 wasn't competitive enough to make it a favourable for the new management, and so they will look for a new partnership. Contact has been made with many suppliers; Cosworth, Peugeot and Honda were the three options most conducive to a long-term partnership. A decision will be made soon, a team spokesperson has told us.

The team has also signed major sponsorship deals with LG and Eidos, which will see the team change back to it's dark blue and white colours, where the blue will be prominent to differentiate itself from the Williams cars. The driver shortlist has also been shrunk to Jan Magnussen and Alex Wurz.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 03 Aug 2012, 10:39

Jean Alesi has been signed as McLaren's second driver.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 03 Aug 2012, 16:42

Autosport wrote:Coulthard joins McRae for All-Scottish line-up at Jordan
The holder of the second seat at Jordan was fully revealed this Friday afternoon, when team owner Eddie Jordan announced a deal to hire Scottish David Coulthard to partner his compatriot Colin McRae for the 2000 Formula One season. Coulthard previously was at McLaren, where he partnered the two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen.

"David is a experienced driver and will be what we just need to develop Jordan into a contender", said Jordan. Coulthard showed happiness with his new team and hopes Jordan to fight for good places in the upcoming season.

"I trust on Eddie's plan for the year. I talked earlier with McRae and he seems quite excited as me with what Jordan offered us"

Jordan planned to unveil its new car, the EJ10, next week and start testing at some British tracks, with their new test driver, Brazilian Mario Haberfeld

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Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 03 Aug 2012, 18:23

I'm keeping an eye on what This will do with Benetton. Benetton-Honda would sound epic!

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 03 Aug 2012, 20:22

Shizuka wrote:I'm keeping an eye on what This will do with Benetton. Benetton-Honda would sound epic!

sounds good, but benetton will stick to their playlife/supertec-engines, in the hope of a Renault works deal later.

Can i have Ralf Schumacher and Jaques Villeneuve, probably the most eh... epic driver-combination ever?

Post by **Ataxia** » 03 Aug 2012, 23:08

Autosport wrote:Brabham sign engine deal
After careful deliberation, Brabham have announced that they will sign an engine deal with Peugeot. According to a team spokesperson, this is due to Peugeot being able to focus fully on the team from 2001, as Prost's contract expires.
Eccentric French team boss Jacques Couteau said "We have signed a three year deal, the first of which will be a customer deal. We'll receive the same engines as Prost, but our technicians will ensure that they are as reliable as possible. We feel that the previous management (TWR) were far too inconsistent with engine selection, so a long-term partnership was ideal for us. We considered Cosworth and Honda, but we felt that we'd always be second-fiddle to Jaguar or BAR."
Peugeot F1 chief Corrado Provera said "We are delighted to sign this deal with Brabham; we hope that the new management will help bring success back to the Brabham name. I think we can help the team achieve that goal."
Brabham have also announced that chief designer Eghbal Hamidy has signed a new long-term deal with the team, aimed at further revolutionising the team's setup which notoriously had a high turnover of designers in the past. The identity of the driver who will partner new signing Nick Heidfeld has still yet to be named.