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29 Aug 2001, 12:16 (Ref:137676) | #1 | ||
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Minardi engine deal: The wait is almost over
Minardi's engine for 2002 will be announced at Spa. It's going to be either Ferrari or Asiatech. Oh my life...
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29 Aug 2001, 12:24 (Ref:137686) | #2 | ||
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Let it be Ferrari...Let it be Ferrari...Let it be Ferrari...
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29 Aug 2001, 12:27 (Ref:137688) | #3 | ||
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Yes, please a Ferrari for Fernando!!!!
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29 Aug 2001, 13:11 (Ref:137708) | #4 | ||
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From e heart...i hope its the Ferrari... From e head... i think it ought to be the Ferrari too. First, Minardi secured a strong financial package for next year, while Prost (e only other rival for engines) couldnt. Second, Ferrari had openly stated their disappointment with the Prost team. Third, Prost dont sound extremely confident when claiming his deal with Ferrari is done. But from what i recall, i thought that Ferrari had an existing deal with Prost that ends next year...which would be void only when Prost couldnt pay...so to wish Minardi the engine is to wish Prost's failure... Still...MINARDI PLEASE TAKE THAT FERRARI 050!!~ |
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29 Aug 2001, 13:26 (Ref:137719) | #5 | ||
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Well Minardi Fan your wait is about to be over. I don't know but I think everyone in this forum has an special place for Minardi in their hearts, at least I do. It is the cinderella of F1, I just wish upon wish that the deal gets done, it will be good for all of us.
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29 Aug 2001, 13:48 (Ref:137727) | #6 | ||
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New Sponsor/New Engine
It is widely reported in the press this morning that Magnum Corp. Bhd. which seems to be a Malasian casino operator has come on board as a sponsor. Maybe they will be able to pay for the Ferrari.
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29 Aug 2001, 14:08 (Ref:137736) | #7 | ||
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please be Ferrari. And please don't let it be a load of sponsorship balls like for Canada
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29 Aug 2001, 14:09 (Ref:137737) | #8 | ||
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Prost is going to take a deal with Asiatech, so I hope Ferrari for Minardi.
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29 Aug 2001, 14:28 (Ref:137746) | #9 | ||
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So if it's Ferrari power,which it looks like it's going to be...Will it be a works engine deal? or will they get this years engine...
What a great little team.. |
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29 Aug 2001, 15:09 (Ref:137791) | #10 | ||
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I hope that Minardi can get a real engine(and that does not include Asiatech).........
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29 Aug 2001, 16:09 (Ref:137833) | #11 | |
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i have EVERYTHING crossed. i mean everything.
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The Minardi mechanics I met in the supermarket at the monaco GP seemed very nice though. |
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29 Aug 2001, 16:47 (Ref:137849) | #13 | ||
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It will be Ferrari !!!!
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29 Aug 2001, 17:02 (Ref:137856) | #14 | ||
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Please don't be Asiatech, please don't be Asiatech...
All of the news sites I have read indicate that it is not going to go the way of the Prancing Horse. Please Mr. Stoddart, disprove them all :confused: |
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29 Aug 2001, 17:10 (Ref:137861) | #15 | |||
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Re: Minardi engine deal: The wait is almost over
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29 Aug 2001, 18:56 (Ref:137933) | #16 | |
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Would any team seriously consider an Asiatech engine against a Ferrari regardless of the money thing. You may as well go to Renault and ask for a 2.2 Diesel against the Asiatech engine!!, more reliable and better fuel economy and not a Peugeot cast off
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29 Aug 2001, 19:01 (Ref:137938) | #17 | ||
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The only reason I can see Minardi would take the Asiatechs is that they are free. However, thanks to Yoong coming on board, Minardi have the money to pay for the Ferrari engines...
Oh the suspense... |
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29 Aug 2001, 19:55 (Ref:137982) | #18 | ||
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Minardi Engine
There has also been some talk that they will build their own engine, or buy them from Fondmetal which is now building Cosworths under license if I remember the earlier threads correctly.
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29 Aug 2001, 20:04 (Ref:137990) | #19 | ||
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I have a feeling that it wont be Ferrari unfortunetly. Paul Stoddard said the anouncement would be low key. You'd think it would be a big deal if they got the Ferrari's. My guess is that they have partnered with a manufacturer who will help them develop their current engine. He has said that their current motor is already more powerful than the AMT motor.
I want it to be Ferrari, but I dont think it will be. BD |
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29 Aug 2001, 22:55 (Ref:138155) | #20 | ||
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Ferarri or Asiatech? Well if they haven't gone for Ferarri, then I think John B&Q has a slightly used, one-careful-owner 1.8 Honda engine going cheap over in the Touring Cars forum. That could outrun a car with two asiatech engines in it...
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