The power of sponsors

It was lucky that Lauda was already established by then.
Losing Romerquelle may not have much affected his career, but it was surely a blow to his market value.

Bertrand Gachot was driving alongside Andrea de Cesaris in Eddie Jordan's new outfit.
He bought his drive with personal sponsorship.
He had an altercation with a London taxi driver and was arrested.
His sponsors dropped him like a lead balloon and Schumacher was in the car for the next GP at Spa, being immediately snatched by Briatore for Benetton.

 

The feeling is mutual, believe me

 

I think it's a very relevant topic. F1 runs on money even more so than the Olympics.
People don't want to talk about it ?
Then dont.
This aint rokit sience.

Put him on ignore.
Makes Fchat sooo much more enjoyable.
Try it !

 

I'm surprised that no one has drawn the obvious link between the OPs original post and it's wishful application to a certain Mr Hamilton...

 

Done it !

 

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