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Post by **Miguel98** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:33

Team: Boro
User: Miguel98

G Upgrade: N
H upgrade: Y
D upgrade: Y
M upgrade: N

User: Miguel98
Team: Boro
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:40

Autosport wrote: Skirt u-turn?
Sources inside FISA have indicated to this publication that the governing body is willing to relent on introducing a ban on sliding skirts for 1980, if a raft of other measures is accepted by the Formula One Constructor's Association.

The measures, which reportedly include a commitment to enter all championship Grands Prix and the introduction of a super-licence scheme, could be put to teams as early as a summit meeting currently scheduled for the 26th June in Rome, 2 days after the San Marino Grand Prix.

Motor Sport Magazine wrote:Michelin abandon Arrows

In response to recent statements from the team in the media, tyre supplier Michelin has cancelled their contract with the Arrows North Star Racing operation.

When pressed for comment, a spokesman said "merde"

This article continues in a parallel universe

Arrows need to select a new tyre supplier for the San Marino Grand Prix onwards

FISA-FOCA Tensions:
0 - Heaven is a place on Earth
1 - Mild resentment
2 - Severe disagreement
3 - Summit talks
4 - Boycott threatened
5 - Breakaway series[/quote]

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:42

User: Butterfox
Team: Ligier
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Whatever Talbot wants, do they support France and Balestre, or do they oppose Renault? It's up to them.

User: Butterfox
Team: VDS
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Supports Balestre if they can get Arrows Michelin contract for te same price as their original Dunlop contract.

Pinkd56 · Post by **Pinkd56** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:47

I'll take the duopops for now.

This Could Be You · Post by **This Could Be You** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:48

User: TCBY
Team: March
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

User: TCBY
Team: Hesketh Racing
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Oppose Bernie- with full respect to Mr Ecclestone, we at Hesketh do not believe that the alliance of teams that makes up FOCA would be enhanced by inviting an entity with so few principles and such a loose grasp of the concept of solidarity as Arrows, seeing as it was that they made the oppurtunistic move to align with Balestre's FISA cartel in the first place

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 22 Apr 2021, 23:48

User: CaptainGetz12
Team: Scuderia Everest
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: SUPPORT BERNIE: Giancarlo Minardi and thus the team supports Mr. Ecclestone in this matter regarding Arrows, final buyout of our team pending. We encourage Mr. Ecclestone to speak with potential buyers of our team to help in our transition.

Pilot · Post by **Pilot** » 23 Apr 2021, 00:02

User: Pilot
Team: Ensign
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie, Oppose FISA and them lot

Pilot · Post by **Pilot** » 23 Apr 2021, 02:04

Autopilot wrote:FISA is a "JOKE," lashes Mo Nunn
"FISA is a disgrace to the sport," strikes embattled team principal Mo Nunn from Team Ensign.

Team Ensign has been nowhere this season, fighting with the likes of Lola and Interscope in prequalifying.

"FOCA, and Bernie, know how to run the damn sport. The English teams have always been the best, with the healthy partnership with the reliable Dutch as well."

Sources have yet to say if Samson Shag paid Mo Nunn extra for the end statement.

"In reality, someone needs to step up and tell Balestre and FISA to **** off. They are ruining the sport. I personally know the great owners over at Arrows North Star, especially Sir Blake Clayton, who saved the team this offseason. FISA's treatment of another proud British team shows that they have no class, and Bernie needs to take a stand. Don't let them take the grid at San Marino."

page tear

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 23 Apr 2021, 03:39

User: Klon
Team: McLaren
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Oppose Bernie

Teddy Mayer wrote:I fully agree with my colleagues at Hesketh Racing, Arrows do not want to join the Formula One Constructors Association because they have the well-being of the sport and its participants in mind, but merely because they were removed from the other teams' group. There is absolutely no reason to believe Arrows are committed to the goals of the FOCA and would not abandon our cause when/if Mr. Balestre changes his mind. If anything, an inclusion of Arrows into FOCA would have us reconsider whether we and Mr. Ecclestone truly are on the same page.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Apr 2021, 05:57

User: Tom Wazzleshaw
Team: Renault
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Support Balestre

User: Tom Wazzleshaw
Team: Interscope
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Abstain

Aislabie · Post by **Aislabie** » 23 Apr 2021, 08:06

Team: Ferrari
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Support Balestre

King Enzo of Ferrari wrote:Arrows do not have the heritage of most FISA teams. That doesn't stop them from standing with us and professionalising the sport though - the only thing doing that is their attitude. In that way they are a classic FOCA outfit.

Team: B&S Fabrications
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

Bob Sparshott wrote:Any organisation that leaves its members out in the cold is an organisation that is bad for the sport. The more teams we have in F1, the better our sport can be.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 23 Apr 2021, 08:48

Team: Williams
User: pi314159

G Upgrade: N
H upgrade: Y
D upgrade: Y
M upgrade: N

Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

Frank Williams wrote:We welcome Arrows' decision to join FOCA. Arrows' expulsion from the ranks of the FISA-affiliated teams is just another example of Balestre's arrogance towards the teams who make this championship possible. I don't know what else they expected but it's better to have them on board late than not at all. We hope that they will strengthen our platform in our negotiations with FISA regarding the future of our sport.

Pinkd56 · Post by **Pinkd56** » 23 Apr 2021, 15:54

Team: Madom F1 Team
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

Emilio de Villota wrote:Arrows have always been a very professional outfit in any of the dealings I've had with them. They would be an asset to FOCA.

Dom_Wings · Post by **Dom_Wings** » 23 Apr 2021, 16:51

User: Dom
Team: Tyrrell
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

User: Dom
Team: Merzario
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Arsenio Matarazzo

Gertrand Bachot · Post by **Gertrand Bachot** » 23 Apr 2021, 17:14

User: GB
Team: Alfa Romeo
Allegiance: FISA
Stance: Support neither

Team: Alfa Romeo
User: GB

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H upgrade: N
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M upgrade: N

Engine upgrade: N

Post by **Frogfoot9013** » 24 Apr 2021, 00:51

Team: Dywa
Owner: Me
Allegiance: Dydo Monguzzi
Stance: ???

Dywa would also like to offer Teo Fabi the #36 car for the San Marino Grand Prix, replacing Arsenio Matarazzo.

Dom_Wings · Post by **Dom_Wings** » 24 Apr 2021, 17:09

Tyrrell have reached a deal with Ensign, which sees Tyrrell paying 30k up front for Ronnie Peterson's services for the upcoming two races. In case Peterson gets injured in either of these races, we will add an extra 25k as insurance.

Pilot · Post by **Pilot** » 24 Apr 2021, 17:19

Agreed.

Ensign will replace the seat which whatever PD will bring us the most money

Post by **Nuppiz** » 25 Apr 2021, 16:11

User: Nuppiz
Team: ATS Kauhsen
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 25 Apr 2021, 17:05

Pilot wrote:Agreed.

Ensign will replace the seat which whatever PD will bring us the most money

Just to re-iterate, I’ll need a list of Ensign’s preferred drivers for the seat or you’ll get Hope Stever as a replacement.

Pilot · Post by **Pilot** » 25 Apr 2021, 18:01

pasta_maldonado wrote:
Pilot wrote:Agreed.

Ensign will replace the seat which whatever PD will bring us the most money

Just to re-iterate, I’ll need a list of Ensign’s preferred drivers for the seat or you’ll get Hope Stever as a replacement.

Bachot pls

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 26 Apr 2021, 10:12

User: Takagi
Team: Lotus
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 03 Jun 2021, 21:27

Dilemma 1 - What to do with Arrows?

Link in case table does not work properly for you.

As a result, Arrows will leave FISA with immediate effect and become a member of FOCA.

Ramifications:
Arrows are ineligible for Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, or Renault engine supply for an indeterminate period of time.
Arrows are ineligible for Michelin tyre supply indefinitely
Arrows reputation is now set to 0.
Alfa Romeo voluntarily contribute £25,000 to FISA.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 03 Jun 2021, 21:31

Teddy Mayer wrote:Regrettably, our colleagues at the FOCA have decided to allow the opportunistic Arrows squad to join our ranks. I fear us and Hesketh will now have to consult with Bernie Ecclestone over our next steps regarding the well-being of the FOCA.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 08 Jun 2021, 22:05

Agip San Marino Grand Prix - Pre-Qualifying

1. Alfa Romeo 3:18.769
2. Hesketh-Ford 3:19.239
3. Ensign-Ford 3:20.990
4. Boro-Ford 3:21.135
5. Interscope-Ford 3:21.307
6. Rebaque-Ford 3:23.016
7. Minardi-Ford 3:24.052
8. Merzario-Ford 3:24.339
9. Spartec-Ford 3:28.706

1979 Agip San Marino Grand Prix - Qualifying

1979 Agip San Marino Grand Prix - Race

Fastest Lap: Jody Scheckter - 1:40.521
Drive of the race: Gilles Villeneuve: A convincing second win for Williams is a reminder to not count him out of the title race just yet.
Reject of the race: Didier Pironi: Lazy spin ruins his chances of capitalising on his first finish of the year.

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FISA-FOCA Tensions:
0 - Heaven is a place on Earth
1 - Mild resentment
2 - Severe disagreement
3 - Summit talks
4 - Boycott threatened
5 - Breakaway series

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 08 Jun 2021, 22:35

Because Grand Prix Du France ahead:

Team:Ligier
User: Butterfox

G Upgrade: N
H upgrade: Y
D upgrade: N
M upgrade: N

Engine upgrade: Y

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 08 Jun 2021, 22:43

Stewards statement wrote:From: San Marino GP Stewards
To: Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC

In response to the below allegation

Allegation: Car #28 Alan Jones passed car #2 Keke Rosberg under waved yellow flags on lap 40 of the 1979 San Marino Grand Prix.

The following decision has been made:

Decision: No further action. Review of the available footage and witness testimony revealed that the manoeuvre was not completed until waved green flags could be clearly seen. No further action.

Motorsport Magazine wrote:Dywa excluded from San Marino Grand Prix

As the teams arrived at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, all appeared by the book. For one team, however, the weekend would end rather quicker than they had expected.

The scarlet red Dywa cars were denied entry at the gate, much to everybody's surprise. The official reason given by the race organisers was that the team had not paid their fees and thus were denied entry. However, some in the paddock are convinced the truth is something far more sinister....

Autosport wrote:FISA announce sliding skirt ban delay
Jean-Marie Balestre has announced that there will be a delay to the sliding skirt ban initially set to be introduced in 1980. Instead, after 36 hours of negotiation at the summit in Rome between FISA, FOCA, and several key sponsors; the sliding skirt ban will be introduced for the 1981 seasons.

...oil stain obscuring story

Many in the Formula One paddock, including the author, are now hoping the politics can be left to one side to focus on the racing.

FISA-FOCA Tensions:
0 - Heaven is a place on Earth
1 - Mild resentment
2 - Severe disagreement
3 - Summit talks
4 - Boycott threatened
5 - Breakaway series[/quote]

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 08 Jun 2021, 23:01

Monaco Grand Prix Event Schedule wrote:Thursday
08:15 Coffee and biscuits provided by ACM
08:30 Mandatory driver's safety briefing
09:00 Pre-qualifying
10:00 Free Practice 1

RAC European Grand Prix Event Schedule wrote:Friday
08:15 Tea and biscuits provided by RAC
08:30 Mandatory driver's safety briefing
09:00 Pre-qualifying
10:00 Free Practice 1

Agip San Marino Grand Prix Event Schedule wrote:Friday
08:15 Coffee and pasta provided by a local restaurant
08:30 Mandatory driver's safety briefing
09:00 Pre-qualifying
10:00 Free Practice 1

FFSA French Grand Prix Event Schedule wrote:Friday
08:15 Coffee and cigarettes provided by Gitanes
09:00 Pre-qualifying
10:00 Free Practice 1

Dilemma 2: Loophole.

A printing mistake has meant that the Mandatory Driver Safety Briefing has not been printed on the official event schedule. Bernie, ever the opportunist, smells a chance to keep the balance of power firmly on FOCA's side.

FOCA teams can support Bernie and skip the driver briefing. As a result, they will get discounted travel fees for 1980. Additionally, if enough teams boycott, prize money will be increased for 1980. FOCA teams can also choose to oppose Bernie and attend the driver briefings anyway.

FISA teams will attend the driver briefings.

As always, wrong choices will result in... consequences - so choose wisely.

Use the following form to make your choice. News articles are always welcome

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User:
Team:
Allegiance: (fOCA only)
Stance: Support Balestre/Bernie

Link in case table does not work properly for you.

FISA-FOCA Tensions:
0 - Heaven is a place on Earth
1 - Mild resentment
2 - Severe disagreement
3 - Summit talks
4 - Boycott threatened
5 - Breakaway series

Aislabie · Post by **Aislabie** » 08 Jun 2021, 23:07

Did someone say cheaper travel fees? B&S Fabrications are with Bernie all the way here

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Also, Enzo Ferrari is said to be throwing things all over Maranello and remains convinced that Alan Jones most definitely did begin his move on Rosberg under waved yellows. He will not, however, be appealing this decision because he badly needs to avoid any extra paperwork or negotiating after those summit talks came through.

Pinkd56 · Post by **Pinkd56** » 09 Jun 2021, 06:56

Arrows will take their complimentary pain au Chocolat at 8:15 and head to the garage at 8:20

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Jun 2021, 07:15

Team: Reno
User: Wazzle

G Upgrade: N
H upgrade: N
D upgrade: N
M upgrade: N

Engine upgrade: Y

Dom_Wings · Post by **Dom_Wings** » 09 Jun 2021, 14:31

Tyrrell will support Bernie as the lower travel fees would mean good things for them with regards to spending resources towards their new car. Tyrrell - Option A

Meanwhile, Arturo Merzario doesn't give a damn about some random British businessman and knowing he will leave F1 at the end of the season anyway, he may as well oppose him. Merzario - Option B

Post by **Nuppiz** » 09 Jun 2021, 14:44

ATS Kauhsen votes for option A. The briefings are always the same anyway, why bother wasting time with it?

This Could Be You · Post by **This Could Be You** » 09 Jun 2021, 15:50

Neither Hesketh nor March see much advantage to be gained in breaking ranks with Mr Ecclestone so will both go with option A

Team: March Engineering
User: TCBY

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Post by **Miguel98** » 09 Jun 2021, 15:56

Boro are requesing the services of Jean-Pierre Jarier for the French Grand Prix. We will sit out of the weekend Michael Bleekemolen if Jarier accepts the offer for minimum wage.

Boro will also side with Bernie on this one.

User: Miguel98
Team: Boro
Allegiance: FOCA
Stance: Support Bernie

CaptainGetz12 · Post by **CaptainGetz12** » 09 Jun 2021, 19:48

Everest will SIDE WITH BERNIE (OPTION A).

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 10 Jun 2021, 20:16

Brabham obviously sides with Bernie on this matter.

He owns the team we cant really go against him

Surely on all these matters Brabham don't get a choice?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 10 Jun 2021, 20:19

Teddy Mayer wrote:As the driver's briefing is explicitly for the drivers, McLaren will leave the choice to them, even if we in general stand with the decision of our fellow FOCA teams, now that our grievances have been fully answered.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 11 Jun 2021, 01:20

Peteroli34 wrote:Brabham obviously sides with Bernie on this matter.

He owns the team we cant really go against him

Surely on all these matters Brabham don't get a choice?

Alternate scenario: Ron Dennis buys Brabham and Klon's masterplan is shattered.

Pilot · Post by **Pilot** » 11 Jun 2021, 04:32

Ensign goes Option A