Aston Martin Racing 07 and beyond - Page 4

Fogelhund · 2 Feb 2007, 03:36 (Ref:1831569)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

Louis Vuitton to acquire Aston Martin

Same link as right above you.

AU N EGL · 2 Feb 2007, 13:09 (Ref:1831837)

I told my Wife about this. Now she wants a PINK Aston Martin to match her Pick Lippy.

Women . . . .. .

HORNDAWG · 2 Feb 2007, 20:34 (Ref:1832146)

Not so sure of the meat of this. Just got through listening to Hindy on the Midweek and there is a rumor of Ron Dennis buying Prodrive to field a "B" team for McLaren/ Merc. If this were to come about where would that leave the rest of the projects(divisions)? V8 Supercars was good, Subaru stank last year and all the uncertainty surrounding AMR with the sale of Astin Martin. And yes I know they ( AM / AMR ) or totally seperate entities. Will prodrive stay whole? Will the non performing pieces be let go? If the association with Astin Martin is disolved is there a builder of the caliber of Prodrive to fill that void in Sports Cars? DBR9, DBRS9, V8 Vantage N24.... I know it is only a possibility and somewhat early as the cars do have a lifespan yet, but it would mean the loss of a Marque!

Also the hints of rumored AMR announcements at the Paul Ricard testing days the on 9th & 10th!??

L.P.

The Badger · 2 Feb 2007, 21:01 (Ref:1832158)

I wouldnt want Ron Dennis getting his hands on Prodrive !!!

But he was behind the McLaren F1 sportscar program . But as we know , F1 eats money big time .

Ranald · 3 Feb 2007, 09:40 (Ref:1832430)

David Richards selling Pordrive? I very much doubt that will happen any time soon. All Dennis would need to do to create a McLaren B team at Prodrive would be to sell the team McLaren chassis and Mercedes engines at a slight discount. I really can't see this being any more than a rumour and I really hope that its just a rumour.

Hammerdown · 3 Feb 2007, 10:23 (Ref:1832448)

Aren't Prodrive down to run second-hand McLarens in F1 in 2008 anyway?

**Adam43** · 3 Feb 2007, 10:35 (Ref:1832454)

It sounds unlikely to me, I see the rumours cames from Germany according to PaddockTalk. Does that mean Bild?

Even if it was true, I wouldn't worry about Prodrive, he won't be buying it all I suspect and it is succesful. In addition there is no worries on the F1 eating money. McLaren are in great financial shape and, according to Autosport a couple of weeks ago.

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Originally Posted by Hammerdown

Aren't Prodrive down to run second-hand McLarens in F1 in 2008 anyway?

Prodrive hasn't decided which customer chassis they will run.

Marcel ten Caat · 3 Feb 2007, 12:02 (Ref:1832502)

There is actually some more news...

Aston Martin appoints Head of Product Communications and Motorsport
http://www.astonmartinracing.com/new...b-e73acbd130b0

With 1 quote in particular

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As well as product launches, there are also major motorsport dates ahead: not only is the original N24 team keen to have another crack at the Nürburgring, but Aston Martin will be going back to Le Mans for the third time. 2007 will be a crucial year for Aston Martin, and David’s appointment will help ensure that new challenges are met.

**Bentley03** · 9 Feb 2007, 13:16 (Ref:1837323)

(Source Daily Sportscar)

Aston Martin Racing are testing at Paul Ricard today and tomorrow. The following drivers are/will be present:

Johnny Herbert
Richard Rydell
Darren Turner
Olivier Panis
Allan Simonsen
Casper Elgaard

There is a strong hint that there will be other drivers involved in the test but George Howard-Chappell would not divulge who. He also stressed that the we should not assume that any of those present at the test were necessarily confirmed to drive for Aston Martin Racing this year.

**Adam43** · 9 Feb 2007, 13:17 (Ref:1837324)

Just read that. It is an interesting list (Johnny!), but who are these others?

**chunterer** · 9 Feb 2007, 13:35 (Ref:1837335)

If they did sign up that lot it would be arguably the strongest driver line up thay've had yet!?

gwyllion · 9 Feb 2007, 14:00 (Ref:1837356)

Darren Turner is doing the full BTCC season. So he can perhaps only do Le Mans.

I prefer seeing Casper Elgaard in a Zytek.

The Badger · 9 Feb 2007, 14:18 (Ref:1837376)

Interesting to see how Panis would do ?

Mal · 9 Feb 2007, 20:16 (Ref:1837615)

Perhaps Darren Turner is there to provide a reference point.

With Aston being sold it was probably obvious that no real plans would be formed until after the sale, so perhaps this is an indication that the new owners are serious about racing - perhaps there is more to come on this story as has been hinted on LMSR for a week or two

rdjones · 9 Feb 2007, 20:29 (Ref:1837622)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Darren Turner is doing the full BTCC season. So he can perhaps only do Le Mans.

The Le Mans test weekend clashes with BTCC round at Croft, however there is no clash with the race its self. IIRC he said at the Autosport Show he would be racing at Le Mans for Aston again this year.

The359 · 13 Feb 2007, 00:03 (Ref:1839882)

With Aston Martin Racing not showing up on the LMS entry list, I assume this might be a good sign that Aston Martin Racing could return to the ALMS?

Marcel ten Caat · 13 Feb 2007, 00:15 (Ref:1839889)

either that or just not entering as factory team and only helping the semi-works teams.

With drivers from those teams running a works car at Le Mans.

The Badger · 13 Feb 2007, 00:16 (Ref:1839891)

Nope ..... they are supporting their customers this year . But they will be at Le mans .

Fogelhund · 13 Feb 2007, 02:34 (Ref:1839928)

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Originally Posted by The359

With Aston Martin Racing not showing up on the LMS entry list, I assume this might be a good sign that Aston Martin Racing could return to the ALMS?

No, no money to race.

TheNewBob · 13 Feb 2007, 09:03 (Ref:1840167)

Well, there is Aston Martin Racing Larbre on the LMS entry list, so it's looking like they're only supporting the customers, apart from LM.

HORNDAWG · 13 Feb 2007, 20:09 (Ref:1840662)

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Originally Posted by TheNewBob

Well, there is Aston Martin Racing Larbre on the LMS entry list, so it's looking like they're only supporting the customers, apart from LM.

Just because Larbre are running the Astons does not mean they are getting anything from AMR. What were they supposed to do other than run them as they had little time to switch much less the cost, at least this way they have a full year to prep for it.

Well it does not look promising for AMR GT-1! Prodrive gone, BMS buying 2 Porsche 997 RSR's and rumored for a Spyder next year and only having drivers announced for 1 DBR9, Larbre ?, if they get whomped this year because of no AMR participation in their program who knows what they will be in next year. Ties to Porsche,Viper maybe a Oreca built Saleen?

L.P.

The Badger · 14 Feb 2007, 11:58 (Ref:1841166)

The team is now called "Aston Martin Larbre Racing" and is also predominently green , so that would suggest to me at least a little works help .

They were never called Ferrari Larbre Racing or Porsche Larbre Racing , and were never green brfore either . Makes sense to me anyway .

TheNewBob · 14 Feb 2007, 13:23 (Ref:1841260)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Just because Larbre are running the Astons does not mean they are getting anything from AMR.

Well, why is it called "Aston Martin Racing Larbre" then, and not the old "Larbre Competition" that we've known for numerous years? Not all AM teams have that kinda prefix either (we don't have of Aston Martin Racing Phoenix or Modena, do we?), so to me it would generally sound like there's some factory support going on.

brielga · 14 Feb 2007, 16:06 (Ref:1841399)

BMS has also the AM prefix and they are (changed to) green and they have factory support. BTW they trained at Paul Ricard with the rest of the Astons. And no, Prodrive will not do ALMS, not even Sebring.

jslone · 14 Feb 2007, 18:04 (Ref:1841494)

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Originally Posted by justbill

Let's all hope that Aston Martin continues with the same level of competitive involvement that they have over the past two years. Those big, beautiful DBR's would be sorely missed.

Agreed,also provided some of the best racing in recent years.

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