Volvo to replace Jaguar

mtpanorama · 15 Jun 2001, 13:57 (Ref:105494)

Volvo is coming to formula 1 next year.

Minardi will run this years Jaguar engines in there cars next year, but they will be rebadged as Volvo.
This will give Ford an excellent marketing opportunity with both its prestige brands on display.
The team will be known as Minardi Volvo racing.

The only thing i want to know is where they will be able to put the bowls hat.

But i suppose it will mean that it is ok for a minardi to drive slowly in the fast lane

Airhead · 15 Jun 2001, 14:02 (Ref:105496)

Stoddard really did this deal with Volvo?

It makes a sick sort of sense doesn't it?

Valve Bounce to replace Marques. Lawn bowls rules.

Wrex · 15 Jun 2001, 14:10 (Ref:105497)

Minardi Volvo - I like it.

Will their lights be on all the time?

Will they be penelised for cutting people off all the time?

Will they be able to find drivers old enough to fit their marketing image (is Moss still racing)?

Will Valve be faster than Marques?

So many questions

Damon · 15 Jun 2001, 14:57 (Ref:105509)

Minardi could be good though, that Cosworth is not a bad engine.

Artwinter · 15 Jun 2001, 15:47 (Ref:105527)

Minardi should benefit from Volvo which is a big outfit in Automobiles and I also believe Military Aircraft. Depending on how much money they put into Minardi they may be far better than this year. Who would of thought that BMW Williams would of been a contender this year?

Gwen

PoweredByHonda · 15 Jun 2001, 15:49 (Ref:105530)

Quote:

Originally posted by mtpanorama
Volvo is coming to formula 1 next year.

Minardi will run this years Jaguar engines in there cars next year, but they will be rebadged as Volvo.
This will give Ford an excellent marketing opportunity with both its prestige brands on display.
The team will be known as Minardi Volvo racing.

The only thing i want to know is where they will be able to put the bowls hat.

But i suppose it will mean that it is ok for a minardi to drive slowly in the fast lane

What? are you sure about this?
Where did you hear about it.

Gt_R · 15 Jun 2001, 15:51 (Ref:105533)

I believe the decision to use Volvo came after Minardi boasted that their team is the first to pass the impact tests...!

But before i buy it fully, where did you get this from?

Artwinter · 15 Jun 2001, 16:05 (Ref:105540)

Saab is the Military Aircraft manufacturer.

Gwen

economy_waffle · 15 Jun 2001, 17:13 (Ref:105559)

wow, well at least the minardi will be the safest car on the grid, and possibly have a 6 cd stack in the back and about 10 million airbags in it

EERO · 15 Jun 2001, 18:51 (Ref:105583)

And the source of this absurd rumour would be...?

Don K · 15 Jun 2001, 19:14 (Ref:105588)

Quote:

Originally posted by Wrex
Minardi Volvo - I like it.

Will their lights be on all the time?

Depends on the country.

Don K · 15 Jun 2001, 19:17 (Ref:105591)

Quote:

Originally posted by gwen
Saab is the Military Aircraft manufacturer.

Gwen

Since its founding in 1930, Volvo Aero has developed, manufactured and maintained nearly all the jet engines for the Swedish Air Force. Today Volvo Aero is the main supplier of the complete propulsion system for the Gripen. Volvo Aero also offers customized product support systems and services, including a complete suite of IT-tools.

EERO · 15 Jun 2001, 19:29 (Ref:105596)

However, Don, I believe that Volvo Aero is part of the Volvo Group and is not owned by FoMoCo, as Volvo Cars is.

Similarly, when GM bought SAAB, I don't believe that they got SAAB Aerospace or Scania Trucks.

Don K · 15 Jun 2001, 19:44 (Ref:105604)

Quote:

Originally posted by EERO
However, Don, I believe that Volvo Aero is part of the Volvo Group and is not owned by FoMoCo, as Volvo Cars is.

Ah yes, I was indeed wondering why "Volvo Cars" was not listed amongst the "other" parts of the Volvo Group.

The logos look quite similar though. How do they do that when they are sponsoring? Wouldn't companies like "Volvo Trucks" and "Volvo Buses" benefit when Ford would be using the Volvo brand name in F1?
I guess "Volvo Cars" does benefit by Volvo's sponsorship of Golf tournaments.

Valve Bounce · 15 Jun 2001, 20:51 (Ref:105638)

Let's not forget, Volvo also has a great side impact system. Maybe Minardi could attract JPM to their team - it beats this Alex fellow.

Neil C · 15 Jun 2001, 21:22 (Ref:105648)

I have my doubts about this. Ford's motorsport marketing plan, unless it's changed, was to give each marque it's own racing identity: Ford/Nascar, Jag/F1, Land Rover/off road, Volvo/Wagering on the date the ice will melt and the car falls through.

Total-F1 · 15 Jun 2001, 21:42 (Ref:105653)

Where are they going to fit the dog and the muddy wellies, though?

JeremySmith · 16 Jun 2001, 01:42 (Ref:105704)

Valve must be thrilled to bits...

DNQ · 16 Jun 2001, 02:28 (Ref:105711)

Hmm, I've found no mentions of this at any major F1 site.

Valve Bounce · 16 Jun 2001, 03:10 (Ref:105726)

Quote:

Originally posted by DNQ
Hmm, I've found no mentions of this at any major F1 site.

Keep looking!! Keep looking!!

**Peter Mallett** · 16 Jun 2001, 03:39 (Ref:105734)

So er. Is Bell designing a helmet with a fitted briar pipe?

JeremySmith · 16 Jun 2001, 04:55 (Ref:105743)

Peter!

Valve Bounce · 16 Jun 2001, 09:43 (Ref:105783)

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Mallett
So er. Is Bell designing a helmet with a fitted briar pipe?

The helmet's got to be shaped like a hat.

**touringlegend** · 16 Jun 2001, 09:59 (Ref:105787)

Wow! Volvo in F1! I never thought this would happen. I did see a small article in Autosport saying Stoddart was in discussions with Ford and Renault about engines.

renaultbel · 16 Jun 2001, 10:34 (Ref:105797)

Yes 1 piece more of Renault in a Minardi

you have to think like this Renault Trucks is from Volvo

so maybe share some technology ?

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