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  1. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    I just read that the Manor Grand Prix entry that was granted in the summer will transform in the weeks ahead into a team called Virgin F1.
     
  2. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

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    Wonder if Sir Richard will make cheap airfares available on Virgin to go to the races? that would be mighty kind of him - i.e. fan friendly.......

    Carol - oh yes, good afternoon to you Steve!

    After appearing trackside at Monza, Sir Richard Branson's next stop on the Formula One calendar will be the Abu Dhabi finale.

    It is there that the British billionaire is expected to announce a major tie-up with the new Manor team, in which the outfit could be rebranded 'Virgin F1' for the 2010 season and beyond.

    Virgin entered F1 as Brawn's most visible sponsor this year, but the British team's unexpected success meant Branson was not prepared to pay the higher rate for a ramped up collaboration into the future.

    Brawn GP has already confirmed that Virgin is not involved in the team's plans beyond November's Abu Dhabi season finale.
     
  3. Prova85

    Prova85 Formula 3

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    Oxymoron ???
     
  4. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    We lose Flav but gain a Virgin.
    Someone has a sense of humor.
     
  5. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    I really hope the team will do well. Sir Richard is one of my idol :D
     
  6. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Hi Carol Hope so one of the good guys Richard B, but does he really know what he is letting himself in for..with this sport.

    Flav and Virgin just don't sit right together somehow. :eek:
     
  7. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    "And the lion shall lay down with the lamb.
    But the lamb won't get much sleep".
    Woody Allen
     
  8. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Wise words Woody.
     
  9. 430lover

    430lover Karting
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    Nice backmarker for you Branson.
     
  10. Tipo815

    Tipo815 F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Here's an interesting prediction of mine ...

    What if Flav and Pat resigned amidst the hoopla because they are going to head up Sir Richard's team?
     
  11. Jimi900

    Jimi900 Formula Junior

    Jul 8, 2004
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    I like your thinking! Crazier things have happened...

    Jim
     
  12. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Flav's time will be occupied trying to stay out of jail at this point and the idea that Max or his hand picked successor would let him back into the sport is a nonstarter.
     
  13. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

    Oct 30, 2004
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    surely just a joke as the prescribed penalities for the duo should be total exclusion from F1 and Manor COULD be re-named Virgin F1

    Carol
     

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