The role of governments in sponsoring Formula 1

[Phoenix]

A car manufacturer sponsoring another manufacturer's entry? Surely that's novel.

What I do remember was the Jordans carrying Tata logos in 2005 and (I think) Williams as well in 2006.

Neither Williams nor Jordan produce or sell road cars under their own brand...

No, of course. Just an analogy.

[muttley]

It makes sense, since Renault owns 25% of Lada:
http://thearticlewriter.com/autowriter/renault-takes-stake-in-lada/

[DemocalypseNow]

Reports from Poland and Eastern Europe suggest Renault will carry RUSSIA branding, and that their cars and drivers will bear the Lada logo as a part of Renault's push into the former USSR.

A car manufacturer sponsoring another manufacturer's entry? Surely that's novel.

I know it's not F1...but in the NZ Porsche Supercup Craig Baird's semi-works 997 is sponsored by Volvo.
Also...in V8 Supercars HSVDT used to be sponsored by Mitsubishi! (Albeit their Fuso truck division...)
In other words, it does happen sometimes.

[CarlosFerreira]

It makes sense, since Renault owns 25% of Lada:
http://thearticlewriter.com/autowriter/renault-takes-stake-in-lada/

Didn't know about this. Looked it up, and it did went through and exists to the day. It all makes sense now.

[shinji]

It makes sense, since Renault owns 25% of Lada:
http://thearticlewriter.com/autowriter/renault-takes-stake-in-lada/

I suppose. Still, bit odd that they'd give over space that could be used for Renault logos.

[Waris]

A car manufacturer sponsoring another manufacturer's entry? Surely that's novel.

What I do remember was the Jordans carrying Tata logos in 2005 and (I think) Williams as well in 2006.

Neither Williams nor Jordan produce or sell road cars under their own brand...

Ferrari do, and they also have Tata logos on their car, though it's not the division that makes the cars, but the one that makes other mechanic/electronic stuff, apparently. (Not that there's any difference in the logo.)

[ibukowinski25]

The Argentinian government still owes many families (including mine) a lot of money due to the financial crack in 2002 (I believe it was that year)

so, I still feel a bit about them spending money to sponsor a driver

on the other side of the coin, argentinian government was able to stand once again after it stooped down during the global financial crisis.

[CarlosFerreira]

Ferrari do, and they also have Tata logos on their car, though it's not the division that makes the cars, but the one that makes other mechanic/electronic stuff, apparently. (Not that there's any difference in the logo.)

Bingo, good reminder. One beer coming up!

[muttley]

Ferrari do, and they also have Tata logos on their car, though it's not the division that makes the cars, but the one that makes other mechanic/electronic stuff, apparently. (Not that there's any difference in the logo.)

Again, this makes perfect sense, as Fiat and Tata have set up a joint venture company to build cars in India.
They basically share the same manifacturing plant.
http://www.tatatechnologies.com/global/Incat_CaseStudies_Details.aspx?CaseStudyID=38&menucode=224

[watka]

Ferrari do, and they also have Tata logos on their car, though it's not the division that makes the cars, but the one that makes other mechanic/electronic stuff, apparently. (Not that there's any difference in the logo.)

Bingo, good reminder. One beer coming up!

I think we should keep a scorecard of who owes who how many beers on this forum

[Nessafox]

i'm candidate as advisor and tester of the beer people are giving to others (for example testing if it's safe etc. )

[CarlosFerreira]

Ferrari do, and they also have Tata logos on their car, though it's not the division that makes the cars, but the one that makes other mechanic/electronic stuff, apparently. (Not that there's any difference in the logo.)

Bingo, good reminder. One beer coming up!

I think we should keep a scorecard of who owes who how many beers on this forum

Been accused before of promoting underage binge drinking. Nah, let's stick to the informal cheers.

[thehemogoblin]

Bingo, good reminder. One beer coming up!

I think we should keep a scorecard of who owes who how many beers on this forum

Been accused before of promoting underage binge drinking. Nah, let's stick to the informal cheers.

I can't wait to binge drink again.

[Phoenix]

I can't wait to binge drink again.

You can do it every weekend.

[P_Friesacher]

Or, in fact, day.

[shinji]

I can't wait to binge drink again.

You can do it every weekend.

He's under 21.

[Nessafox]

I can't wait to binge drink again.

You can do it every weekend.

He's under 21.

in civilised countries (and also in belgium ) you can drink from the age of 18! (and soft alcoholics from the age of 16)

[shinji]

He's under 21.

in civilised countries (and also in belgium ) you can drink from the age of 18! (and soft alcoholics from the age of 16)[/quote]

Note the smiley. The age hardly matters

Anyhow, governmental support. Mental?

[Phoenix]

I can't wait to binge drink again.

You can do it every weekend.

He's under 21.

I've been drinking since 16. Hell yeah!

[thehemogoblin]

That wasn't why I couldn't binge drink.

My 100-page research paper was why I couldn't binge drink.


AND THAT SON OF A BISCUIT IS DONE HELL YES AMERICA

[thehemogoblin]

... and not being 21 has not stopped me from drinking.

[Phoenix]

That wasn't why I couldn't binge drink.

My 100-page research paper was why I couldn't binge drink.


AND THAT SON OF A BISCUIT IS DONE HELL YES AMERICA

Are you saying that my mother is called Lu?

[CarlosFerreira]

AND THAT SON OF A BISCUIT IS DONE HELL YES AMERICA

We need a hand-clapping smilie here. But anyway, congrats.

[Waris]

I have recently been binge eating.

Also... "The role of governments in sponsoring Formula 1"?!?

[CarlosFerreira]

I have recently been binge eating.

Also... "The role of governments in sponsoring Formula 1"?!?

I'm just waiting for the "state-sponsored brewery" punchline, any minute now.

[Waris]

I have recently been binge eating.

Also... "The role of governments in sponsoring Formula 1"?!?

I'm just waiting for the "state-sponsored brewery" punchline, any minute now.

Wait for it...

One, two, three...

KINGFISHER!

[DemocalypseNow]

how to stop procrastinating

I think I might check that site out.

Tomorrow.

[RAK]

You can do it every weekend.

He's under 21.

I've been drinking since 16. Hell yeah!

That's nothing. Twelve years old here - although not regularly at either that stage or now.