- 28 Apr 10, 15:03#197791
It seems, the USA is going the wronf way on its attempt to bring and capture F1 back to the states.
A more logical direction would be the tried and tested Schumacher/Alonso method as mentioned here:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/15500.html
Basically... from a "strategic" financial pt of view, I think what the US (american racing federations and so on) need to do is:
1) Get a GP. Doesnt matter if it is not a great or perfect track... but at least have some basic presence, with the potential for improving the track and/or simply building another venue when the time is right. But have at least a physical presence/representation that people can relate to at home.
2) Get a pay driver. A good driver, but back him with $$ to land at least a decent seat in a credible team that needs the money.
3) Once interest is gathered from results and exposure... increase involvement via new sponsors.
4) And then... a full US team, improved circuit(s) and full on commercial presence.
It seems very difficult to start with a new/struggling team in an already struggling market, with non US drivers...
Force India is hanging on by means of MAJOR money investment and even then their presence is/has not been 100% secure. I think as a whole, India would do better to just back a driver (it is cheaper than a whole team from scratch) and build momentum and interest from there; once they have this THEN they can think of the major investments and capitalise..........
The US is not the same as some of the middle east markets, american leaders can not simply spend on whatever (ie as flamboyant a circuit) they want without contest or public scrutiny. They have to be a bit smarter about the venture.
That's what i think.
A more logical direction would be the tried and tested Schumacher/Alonso method as mentioned here:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/15500.html
Basically... from a "strategic" financial pt of view, I think what the US (american racing federations and so on) need to do is:
1) Get a GP. Doesnt matter if it is not a great or perfect track... but at least have some basic presence, with the potential for improving the track and/or simply building another venue when the time is right. But have at least a physical presence/representation that people can relate to at home.
2) Get a pay driver. A good driver, but back him with $$ to land at least a decent seat in a credible team that needs the money.
3) Once interest is gathered from results and exposure... increase involvement via new sponsors.
4) And then... a full US team, improved circuit(s) and full on commercial presence.
It seems very difficult to start with a new/struggling team in an already struggling market, with non US drivers...
Force India is hanging on by means of MAJOR money investment and even then their presence is/has not been 100% secure. I think as a whole, India would do better to just back a driver (it is cheaper than a whole team from scratch) and build momentum and interest from there; once they have this THEN they can think of the major investments and capitalise..........
The US is not the same as some of the middle east markets, american leaders can not simply spend on whatever (ie as flamboyant a circuit) they want without contest or public scrutiny. They have to be a bit smarter about the venture.
That's what i think.
Came out fighting indeed.