Full statement on McLaren-Mercedes deal

[grumpyoldb]

Full statement from McLaren after they realigned their long-term strategic alliance with Mercedes. 'McLaren and Mercedes-Benz are delighted to announce a realigned long-term strategic alliance.

'The agreement covers the next six Formula 1 seasons (2010-15) and also provides mechanisms whereby the partnership may continue beyond 2015.

http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,18954,3213_5698461,00.html

Statement from Mercedes...........



The Mercedes F1 carMercedes-Benz has announced that it has taken over the Brawn Formula 1 team and re-named it Mercedes GP after buying a 75.1 per cent stake in the squad. "Mercedes will compete in the F1 world championship next year starting with its own factory team," said head of Mercedes cars, Dr Dieter Zetsche.

"This is possible by the agreed acquisition of 75.1 per cent of Brawn GP.

"Ross Brawn will continue to be the team principal and thereby we are maintaining his strength. Just like the engine team at Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines, the new Mercedes Benz grand prix team will be co-ordinated by Mercedes Benz Motorsport which is as everybody knows headed by Norbert Haug."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80174

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

This means Button will be driving a silver car next year.. with either the Mercedes name at the begining or the end!!! I think it will be the former one now.

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

Then again reading the BBC, I'm talking bollox as Ex Brawn is going to be totally boxhead (Rosberg and HeidfeldDT_Xtremez_35 with Mclarens having No 1 and 2 on their cars!!

 

[Ex-Bay]

It was suggested on the News earlier that Jensen will be joining Lewis

 

[grumpyoldb]

I'm just glad I didn't spend anything on Brawn merchandise last season. I would be seriously peed off.................! DT_Xtremez_42:

 

[John Lloyd]

But just think of the auction value in 30 years time.

 

[grumpyoldb]

But just think of the auction value in 30 years time.

Probably the square root of fcuk all. Brawn will now fade into the anal's.......... DT_Xtremez_42: of F1 history.