Ferrari Mailing List: Fwd: Pitpass Weekly Newsletter 27-02-09

[Red5hilser (Red5hilser]

Team USA is having troubles getting started for 2010? Hell, just give  Danica 
Patrick a pair black spike heels, torn fishnets, hand that little  vixen a 
whip, and point her towards that little worm, Max's office. That should  do the 
trick. <g> "Where be the couch, Mr. George?"
 
And let the games begin.  --  Yer pal, Ferrari Bubba



 (http://www.pitpass.com/)             27 Febuary  2009   Nobody Gets You  
Closer       
This week on  Pitpass
 (http://www.grandprixlegends.com/motorsport-and-f1-merchandise/?afc=PITEML) 
This week's headlines have been dominated by  two stories. The ongoing Honda 
saga (yawn) and  the official confirmation that the United States  intends to 
have its own team on the grid in  2010.  
Last weekend it looked as though Virgin boss  Richard Branson might step in 
at the 11th hour  and rescue the Brackley team. However, speaking  on Sunday, 
he admitted that while he was  interested he was not prepared to enter the  
sport until certain conditions were met… at  which point it began to look as 
though persons  unknown were using him a mouthpiece.  
Then came the admission from Honda Japan that  the sale of the team was not 
progressing as  planned, indeed, the word "difficult" was used.  Then, today, 
Pitpass reports that according to  our sources a deal has been done whereby 
there  has been a management buy-out. That said, we  don't know who exactly 
comprises the management  and the deal we hear of is essentially for one  year. 
I 
repeat, this is from a good source but  there is no official word.  
As F1 hopes to keep from losing a team, on  the other side of the Atlantic 
Ken Anderson and  Peter Windsor are looking to enter the sport,  but very much 
on their own terms.  
They talk the talk, but whether they can walk  the walk is something only 
time will tell. While  there is much excitement at talk of a new team,  
especially a bone fide American entry, there are  many who remain sceptical.  
Among the other 'happenings' this week; the  BBC has revealed its F1 package, 
which includes  a whole host of Bernie's goodies, the McLaren  'spies' get 
fined, thereby bringing the spy saga  to a close (almost), and Bridgestone 
reveals its  2009 tyre specs, complete with green band.  
On Sunday, testing gets underway at Jerez,  and for the first time this year 
most of the  teams will be going head-to-head. Furthermore,  Force India is 
due to run its new car, complete  with Mercedes powerplant.  
As ever, we'll be bringing you all the  important news as it happens.  
_Chris  Balfe_ (mailto:editor [at] pitpass.com?Subject=pitpass_newsletter) 
Editor  
Check out the pitpass forum _here_ 
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Absolutely everything you need to know about  last weekend's A1GP event at 
Kyalami,  South Africa - session times and reports,  quotes, standings and 
pictures... _right here_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/src/a1gp/seasons/2008_2009/race/gauteng/index.php)   
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Bridgestone  Reveals Its 2009 Tyres 
 (http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37117) 
 (http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=36963) 

    
This Week's Top Headlines  

Bridgestone reveals tyre specs _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37117) 
Honda management buy-out given all clear? _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37116) 
F1 theme park delays launch _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37115) 
RBS ends Williams sponsorship _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37113) 
On the subject of nostalgia _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37112) 
Honda: No news is no news _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37111) 
Patrick to talk to USF1? _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37109) 
USF1: We'll do it our way _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37107) 
Stewart to hold RBS to deal _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37106) 
BBC confirms its F1 plans _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37105) 
VJM02 unveiled on Sunday _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37104) 
McLaren 'spies' fined _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37103) 
Changes at Honda _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37102) 
Renault looks to India _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37096) 
Ecclestone claims Honda snub _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37095) 
Honda: Branson speaks out _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37085) 
No night race in Malaysia _more_ 
(http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=37080)  

Testing

Next Launch
Force  India - 1 Mar  
Next  Test
Jerez - 1 Mar  


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