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2 Jul 2004, 13:56 (Ref:1023737) | #1 | ||
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Ligier back in business....!
Although not 'strictly' an F1 story, (I've rapped my own knuckles) I thought I would post it here, as it's an evocative name from the F1 past.
Guy Ligier has bought a major stake in the Martini racing car constructor and will be producing formula cars, initially for race schools, but Martini used to be a strong competitor in the junior formuale so maybe the future is there? Also involved is another blast from the F1 past, and well known from his Reynard days - one Rick Gorne. The car sounds a bit 'tidy' too. "The first new car which is to be called the Ligier MK84, has been developed under the direct responsibility of Tico Martini. It is a brand-new concept of inexpensive racing car design combining a very stiff and strong carbon monocoque with six-speed semi-automatic sequential F1-type gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, and inexpensive standard parts to ensure minimal maintenance costs." http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns13164.html |
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Theres some speculation Ligier-Martini may do an F3 car next year.
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Are there any pictures available of this new car?
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who knows if F1 ever becomes a sensibly priced (that's a relative term of course ) we may see that name gracing F1 grids...Laffite and the Ligier were firm favourites of mine in the late 70's Last edited by PaulSands; 2 Jul 2004 at 14:37. |
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Good to see someone of his former standing once again involved in producing racing cars. You never know, Ligier may once again grace the F1 grids in the future.
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I hope so , I liked the Ligier team and Im sure he would be welcomed back with open arms , but he has a long road ahead of him if thats his plan
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If my old and failing mind is correct Martini had an F1 car in the '70s with one R.Arnoux doing the steering.
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That's good news then!
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define inexpensive, certainly not paddle shift gear systems
Good news to see more constructors though..maybe knock down the prices of others cars if they produce some good cars. |
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I miss Ligier! #26 will always mean Ligier to me. That team was the best little team ever, something F1 is missing. I guess Jordan is close.
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