GPM2, The Chairman Game.

[Ferrarist]

Mercedes has no problems with Lola's decision. We'd also to extend the offer to our other customers and to any other team that wants Mercedes engines.

[DemocalypseNow]

IBR are interested in Mercedes engines but will continue to explore other options for now.

[WaffleCat]

Sauber mechanics want to keep Nissan engines as they are used to working around the engine.However,chairmin Gavin Pereria insistently states that he wants the next engine to be a Mugen engine,depending on the asking price.

[Aerospeed]

We are very sad by the news of Jan's injury, and we wish him the speediest recovery. Again, we are investigating this puncture, we believe did not collect any debris in the incident. Hopefully there shall be no more problems with the tyres in the near future. In the meantime, we will substitute in Christian Fittipaldi in for Jan while he recovers from his injuries. We would also like to say that Luciano Burti and Fittipaldi have all been resigned by our test team.

Questions:
How done is Lola's 1998 car?
How long is Magnussen expected to be out?

[Salamander]

Mercedes has no problems with Lola's decision. We'd also to extend the offer to our other customers and to any other team that wants Mercedes engines.

Gauthier would be very happy to continue our partnership with Mercedes.

[Shadaza]

We are very sad by the news of Jan's injury, and we wish him the speediest recovery. Again, we are investigating this puncture, we believe did not collect any debris in the incident. Hopefully there shall be no more problems with the tyres in the near future. In the meantime, we will substitute in Christian Fittipaldi in for Jan while he recovers from his injuries. We would also like to say that Luciano Burti and Fittipaldi have all been resigned by our test team.

Questions:
How done is Lola's 1998 car?
How long is Magnussen expected to be out?

Magnussen is only out for one race. Whilst I am now no longer going to include the team management part to the game, the Lola car is FAR behind schedule and the new car will not be ready for next season. (20% done)


In other line up changes for the next race, Trulli is back from illness and Alesi returns to the grid replacing Herbert in the Sauber for Jerez and Salo for the final 2 races of the season.

[Aerospeed]

Jeez, is there any way to speed up the building of the car?

[MigelNansell]

Jeez, is there any way to speed up the building of the car?

A Tardis comes to mind

[dr-baker]

Jeez, is there any way to speed up the building of the car?

A Tardis comes to mind

So does a DeLorean...

[Ferrarist]

IBR are interested in Mercedes engines but will continue to explore other options for now.

After all the negative publicity around IBR, Mercedes wants too see whether the team can be fully trusted. Therefore, Mercedes would supply 1997-spec for 1998. However, if the results are good, IBR doesn't do anything that endangers the image and integrity of Mercedes, they may receive 1999-spec engines for 1999.

Mercedes also confirms its continued partnership with Gauthier Racing, whose 1997 season has been a source of joy so far. We hope they can keep up their results for 1998.

As for Lola, Mercedes hopes that they will sort out their chassis issues for 1998.

[Aerospeed]

Could I arrange a test with all four drivers to help build the car?

[takagi_for_the_win]

BMW TO ARROWS?
Rumours have started circulating the F1 paddock that BMW might return to the sport as an engine supplier to midfield side Arrows. Arrows are currently one of four teams supplied by Mercedes-Benz, but with IBR being linked to Mercedes as well, Arrows might jump ship in search of a competitive advantage.

Arrows team principle Edward Restov had this to say on the matter: "Whilst we are happy with the performance with the Mercedes engines, nearly half the current field can say the same. This means that the quality of the chassis is more important, and ours is simply not up to scratch.

We haven't entered any formal discussions with any rival engine suppliers, as we are still contracted to Mercedes, but if an alternative supplier came up with a decent engine we would have to rethink our position for next year.

[takagi_for_the_win]

Also, would any team be interested in taking either Webber or Bourdais 'on loan' if its allowed? Sorry for the double post, but I'm on my phone and it can't tolerate long posts.

[MigelNansell]

Anyone in charge of BMW for engines if not I'd like the job

[takagi_for_the_win]

Anyone in charge of BMW for engines if not I'd like the job

I don't think anyone currently is in charge. Also, if I signed with BMW, would Alex Wurz be obliged to leave the team, as he was part of the Mercedes deal, and a member of the Mercedes driver scheme?

[Ferrarist]

Mercedes would be very disappointed if Arrows would switch over to BMW engines. Also, we don't like that Arrows calls our driver development program a "scheme". Still, we hope that Arrows will stay with us.

[takagi_for_the_win]

On behalf of everyone at Team Arrows, I apologise to Mercedes for calling their Driver Development Programme a 'scheme'. It was simply an administrational error, not designed to offend or belittle Mercedes. We also notice that Mercedes hasn't answered our question regarding Alex Wurz' future at our team. We would be happy for him to stay for another season, and we also feel it would benefit Alex's development as a driver.

Finally, we would like to point out that the rumours about our choice of engine supplier are just that. Rumours. We are undecided about our engine choice for 1998. Whilst we are happy with the performance of our current Mercedes units, we feel that their decision to supply IBR is questionable. Also, many midfield teams, including us, are supplied by Mercedes. This makes it harder to score points. Switching to an alternate supplier might give us an edge, but we are still undecided.

[Shadaza]

Anyone in charge of BMW for engines if not I'd like the job

Sure, you can become a new engine manufacturer for BMW. Bellow is the list of engines that are currently unclaimed nor in any of the cars so far(Renault and Hart are in use though unclaimed). The engine you chose will be renamed BMW.
Ilmor
Peugeot
Honda
Petronas
Ford

Could I arrange a test with all four drivers to help build the car?

A possible public test will be held (Though with Ferrari and IBR being banned from attending) after Jerez (Pending head of the FIA approval if eurobrun is still around)
otherwise private testing will take place after Jerez.

On the subject of Jerez, Villeneuve is 18 points behind Schumacher with 3 races and 30 points still avaliable there is still much to play for.


Williams can be satisfied with the performance of Benetton here in having both cars outpace Ferrari.
Fittipaldi seems quick on his return. Alesi limped home on the last place on the grid in his Sauber, falling fowl of 107% but being spared by the two Champion cars and Tarso Marques falling behind him. I don't think Alesi and Berger had this kind of grid slot planned this year!

[MigelNansell]

Anyone in charge of BMW for engines if not I'd like the job

Sure, you can become a new engine manufacturer for BMW. Bellow is the list of engines that are currently unclaimed nor in any of the cars so far(Renault and Hart are in use though unclaimed). The engine you chose will be renamed BMW.
Ilmor
Peugeot
Honda
Petronas
Ford

I'll take Ilmor then.

[pasta_maldonado]

Is there Alfa Romeo in here? if not, I'd like to claim that job by renaming Petronas.

[Shadaza]

Is there Alfa Romeo in here? if not, I'd like to claim that job by renaming Petronas.

No problem. Though the battle will be on to attract a team.

So that is BMW and Alfa Romeo added to the choice of avaliable engines, updated on page 1.

[pasta_maldonado]

Is there Alfa Romeo in here? if not, I'd like to claim that job by renaming Petronas.

No problem. Though the battle will be on to attract a team.

So that is BMW and Alfa Romeo added to the choice of avaliable engines, updated on page 1.

Let the battle of publico crap begin!

[pasta_maldonado]

Dear Mr.Lindsay,

I understand you and your team are in need of an engine supplier. After what has been, at the very least, a troubled and turbulent season for your outfit, I am writing today to offer you a chance to end all the unnessecarry grief and to create stability within your team. As your works partner in the RTCC, we would also like to offer you the chance to become our works partner in Formula One. We will supply you with engines, factory support, Selenia oil, and full sponsorship for your operation. Any sponsors you have made a contract with or a planning to contract are allowed, as long as they can be seamlessly intergrated into our livery. We would also like the official team name to be 'Alfa Romeo IBR'. Alfa Romeo will not place any further demands on your operation.

I hope that you accept this offer, and look forward to joining IBR in top-flite motorsport.

Yours Sincerely,

Giovanni Luigi

Alfa Romeo

[DemocalypseNow]

Shadaza, aren't the Petronas engines shite in GPM2? What's their star rating?

[pasta_maldonado]

Shadaza, aren't the Petronas engines shite in GPM2? What's their star rating?

If that is true, then Alfa Romeo would like to take over Honda engines

[Shadaza]

Shadaza, aren't the Petronas engines shite in GPM2? What's their star rating?

The rating for Petronas Engines is 3.5 stars. But with the editor and Nuppiz new engine tool, this could be subject to change.

[pasta_maldonado]

Shadaza, aren't the Petronas engines shite in GPM2? What's their star rating?

The rating for Petronas Engines is 3.5 stars. But with the editor and Nuppiz new engine tool, this could be subject to change.

If that is a five-star based system, Alfa Romeo will stick with the Petronas engine, and hopes the planned allegiance with IBR can deveop them to 4 or 5 stars, ready for a title assault in 1999.

[DemocalypseNow]

3.5 is a reasonable base...

However, IBR is worried by the fact Alfa Romeo was ready to jump ship in a heartbeat. This clearly shows they have little faith in the product which is unsettling for anyone wishing to purchase their engines.

[pasta_maldonado]

3.5 is a reasonable base...

However, IBR is worried by the fact Alfa Romeo was ready to jump ship in a heartbeat. This clearly shows they have little faith in the product which is unsettling for anyone wishing to purchase their engines.

Works deal or not?

[DemocalypseNow]

3.5 is a reasonable base...

However, IBR is worried by the fact Alfa Romeo was ready to jump ship in a heartbeat. This clearly shows they have little faith in the product which is unsettling for anyone wishing to purchase their engines.

Works deal or not?

Well, when you put it like that...absolutely not.

[pasta_maldonado]

We are offering any team on the grid the chance to become our works partner in Formula One. The deal also comes with full sponsorship of your team.

[Aerospeed]

Shizuka, please tell me there is a way Lola can race for 1998...

[Salamander]

Shizuka, please tell me there is a way Lola can race for 1998...

Shouldn't be a problem, considering there's a maximum of 13 teams in GPM2, and we still only have 12 at the moment.

[Shadaza]

Oh Lola will race 100%, you will just use your 1997 car.

[Aerospeed]

Thank you.
And forgive me for calling you Shizuka, Shadaza, I just woke up from a nap and my logic is weak.
Still, what can I do to prevent this for 1999?

And before I forget, Lola will resign Magnussen (if he is fit enough to drive) and Unser for 1998.

[Shadaza]

Thank you.
And forgive me for calling you Shizuka, Shadaza, I just woke up from a nap and my logic is weak.
Still, what can I do to prevent this for 1999?

And before I forget, Lola will resign Magnussen (if he is fit enough to drive) and Unser for 1998.

Magnussen is fully fit, he was only off for one race and can and (unless otherwise stated) will return too driving duties at the next round in Suzuka.



Villeneuve wins the battle, Schumacher winning the war.



Jaques Villeneuve did everything he could to maintain his title challenge, taking a convincing pole, setting fastest lap, leading every lap of the race, but the team fear that may not be enough. Michael Schumacher ended up finishing just behind Villeneuve in 2nd and therfore only losing 4 points to the Canadian. Therefore Villeneuve trails Schumacher by 14 points with just 2 races remaining.

The main buffers between Schumi and Villeneuve all fell by the way side, Badoer was too slow to hold up Schumacher for long, Montoya fighting Irvine for 2nd place spun off and Irvine himself later had engine trouble, he was half a lap ahead of Schumie at the time. Montoya's spin was a particularly harsh blow as it may well have denied Williams a shot at either title as Williams are 29 points behind Ferrari with only 32 more points avaliable.

The team that often benefits from retirements is Gauthier, however the inter team rivalry between Panis and Moore appeared once again as the pair ruthlessly traded places three times in 16 laps before Moore made a lunge on the backstraight and Panis shut the door on him, it seemed like they were both to blame for the incident. An easy 3rd and 4th place would have been had! Instead the Lola team was the team to shine, Unser ending up on the podium and Fittipaldi a fine 4th on his stand in drive, incredible performance. Smiles rounded out the pointscorers too as Barrichello came home in 5th to score IBR-Yameha's first points finish after overtaking Trulli with just 5 laps to go, the Italian though was still smiles as he managed to take the Minardi home in 6th place when Marques did not even qualify! Heads will be scratched over at Nissan as their performance here was woeful! Question marks hang over Arrows too, both cars retiring on the same lap because of "suspension" trouble, many question if they even attempted the race at all.

Here is the current Drivers championship:


Here is the current Constructors championship:

[pasta_maldonado]

Thank you.
And forgive me for calling you Shizuka, Shadaza, I just woke up from a nap and my logic is weak.
Still, what can I do to prevent this for 1999?

And before I forget, Lola will resign Magnussen (if he is fit enough to drive) and Unser for 1998.

Would Lola like the competitive Alfa Romeo engines?

[takagi_for_the_win]

We are extremely disappointed with the performance of both cars this weekend, and I will be personally conducting an internal inquiry into the 'suspension' failures. I find it unusual that such a precision piece of equipment would fail simultaneously on both cars. It is certainly a disappointment, as both Damon and Alex showed impressive pace.

We would also like to make a formal inquiry into the availability of BMW engines for next season.

[MigelNansell]

We are extremely disappointed with the performance of both cars this weekend, and I will be personally conducting an internal inquiry into the 'suspension' failures. I find it unusual that such a precision piece of equipment would fail simultaneously on both cars. It is certainly a disappointment, as both Damon and Alex showed impressive pace.

We would also like to make a formal inquiry into the availability of BMW engines for next season.

To answer Herr Restov's question about the availability of BMW engines they are available as Customer or as a Works variety the cost for works would be free of charge in exchange for BMW and some other German Companies sponsorship if you just wish Customer Engines then the cost will be $1.5 mil per engine for 2 seasons as a introductory rate after which the 3rd year will go up to $3.5 million.

[DemocalypseNow]

Alasdair Lindsay is looking to patch up his once strong winning partnership with Ferrari by inquiring about their customer engines for next season.