BMW-SAUBER:Confirmed

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 10:28 (Ref:1460223)

BMW-SAUBER,now there's a surprise! Hope for JV fans yet.

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=26515

No sign yet of the Honda B team,who only have until tomorrow (15th) to register their team.

SpawnyWhippet · 14 Nov 2005, 11:29 (Ref:1460274)

Surprising and creative team name, well done Mario...

Lordie · 14 Nov 2005, 12:32 (Ref:1460325)

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyn bott

No sign yet of the Honda B team,who only have until tomorrow (15th) to register their team.

According to Autosport a couple of weeks ago, they had already place their entry with the FIA.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

kipper · 14 Nov 2005, 12:38 (Ref:1460332)

If my memory serves me correct, Super Aguri have placed an entry, but need to wait until tomorrow to see if it'll be accepted.

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 15:25 (Ref:1460434)

I stand corrected.

mountainstar · 14 Nov 2005, 17:44 (Ref:1460526)

I'm really pleased to see that the sauber name remains in F1.

BootsOntheSide · 14 Nov 2005, 17:47 (Ref:1460529)

So am I mountainstar - to be honest I didn't expect it to be kept. As for Super Aguri, is there any reason why the entry wouldn't be accepted?

Gt_R · 14 Nov 2005, 17:52 (Ref:1460533)

It's a good news for Peter Sauber, and the hundreds of employees who worked since Sauber days.

I may be wrong, but i think that the name is selected to reflect the transition period, reminding everyone that although it's BMW owned, it's still a Sauber team and expectations be kept realistic.

A couple of years later, with everything fully up and running, i believe they'd change it to a full Works team in name too
.

Kirk · 14 Nov 2005, 17:54 (Ref:1460535)

I think most of us feel that way mountainstar. It is a surprise, mind you, a pleasant one and perhaps my perception of BMW and MT in particular, is misguided.
It certainly shows respect for Peter Sauber ... and the reiteration of Peter as a consultant is also good to hear. It gives him a chance to ease out of the sport and to pass on some of that wisdom.

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 19:33 (Ref:1460604)

It's a shame STR (who can be bothered to type out their full name?!) didn't stay as RedBull Minardi,but i guess they just didn't want the Minardi image.

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 19:43 (Ref:1460612)

The Sauber name will be used for at least the next five years.http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns15922.html

maltafan · 14 Nov 2005, 19:52 (Ref:1460620)

Good to hear Sauber will remain there, something which we will miss in the Minardi, although the nationality remained there in case of the Squadra Toro Rosso.

**Bononi** · 14 Nov 2005, 20:55 (Ref:1460682)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gt_R

It's a good news for Peter Sauber, and the hundreds of employees who worked since Sauber days.

I may be wrong, but i think that the name is selected to reflect the transition period, reminding everyone that although it's BMW owned, it's still a Sauber team and expectations be kept realistic.

A couple of years later, with everything fully up and running, i believe they'd change it to a full Works team in name too
.

Right. Like Renault did with Benetton, some years ago.

BootsOntheSide · 14 Nov 2005, 21:07 (Ref:1460690)

Squadra Toro Rosso does at least roll nicely off the tongue, although I agree that its a shame the Minardi name is gone. Using the Sauber name for the tranisitonal time is fine by me, it's a nice touch, and a real 'thank you' to Peter and his people for ensuring that they inherit the fundamentals of a good team.

QuickSilver · 14 Nov 2005, 21:12 (Ref:1460694)

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyn bott

STR (who can be bothered to type out their full name?!)

55 characters

Quote:

Originally Posted by maltafan

Squadra Toro Rosso

18 characters

Kicking-back · 14 Nov 2005, 21:27 (Ref:1460711)

We say Red Bull, not RB, so we will say Toro Rosso.

Rick · 14 Nov 2005, 22:21 (Ref:1460793)

is that a directive?

Dutton · 14 Nov 2005, 23:23 (Ref:1460862)

I regularly say RBR (not RB, due to Rubens), and will most likely say STR.

I hope this does not see me in the camps,

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SpawnyWhippet · 14 Nov 2005, 23:35 (Ref:1460874)

Me too, I am far too lazy to type out the full name of each team or driver. Not sure about Super Aguri though, it sounds more like a games console to me. Would have prefered just Aguri Honda or similar.

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 23:42 (Ref:1460881)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

We say Red Bull, not RB, so we will say Toro Rosso.

We can confuse RB with Rubens Barrichello...STR?

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 23:44 (Ref:1460884)

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

55 characters

I won't be typing that every time!

And from now on Ferrari will be known as "F".

SpawnyWhippet · 14 Nov 2005, 23:47 (Ref:1460890)

Is there now an 2006 official list of 10/10ths accepted accronyms, KB?

Marbot · 14 Nov 2005, 23:57 (Ref:1460902)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andydickens

Is there now an 2006 official list of 10/10ths accepted accronyms, KB?

k-b is obviously AWAL,but IIRC and FWIW IMHO...no.

**Bononi** · 14 Nov 2005, 23:57 (Ref:1460903)

RBR - Red Bull
STR - Toro Rosso
SAR - Aguri

Any ideas ?

SpawnyWhippet · 15 Nov 2005, 00:19 (Ref:1460913)

Fer, Hon, Sar, Wil, Mcl, Ren, Rbr, Mid, Bmw, Str, Toy

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