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[darwin dali]

F1live:
Despite the perilous state of Formula One at the moment, new rumours have arisen linking Coca-Cola with a sponsorship foray into the sport.

Muhtar Kent, who became President and CEO of the world's largest drinks company last year, attended the recent Turkish Grand Prix and was a VIP guest in the paddock.

It is believed that Kent, who was born and is based in America but with Turkish ancestry, is a Formula One fan.

Coke has never sponsored a Formula One team, but in 2005 rumours surfaced that the company was interested in title sponsorship of the entire world championship.

Marketing boss Philipp Bodzenta denied the reports at the time, but added that it "is not to say that we can never hold a conversation in the future."


Just waiting for Disney to jump on the bandwaggon

[EwanM]

Coca-Cola Ferrari would look good.

[Gaz]

Coca-Cola Ferrari would look good.

SF-Coca Cola tho..

loool

[scotty]

Well, isn't Marlboro's deal with Ferrari up at the end of the season - McLaren's deal with Santander too? Let's not forget Brawn either...

[7UpJordan]

Well, isn't Marlboro's deal with Ferrari up at the end of the season - McLaren's deal with Santander too? Let's not forget Brawn either...

Do Virgin still do Cola as well? The Coca Cola company would probably avoid sponsoring Brawn if Sir Richard was still making cola too, but on the other hand it might give him an idea to put a Virgin Cola logo on the Brawn if Coca Cola did indeed sponsor anybody.

I reckon US F1 is the best bet for Coca Cola sponsorship.

[Denthúl]

Well, isn't Marlboro's deal with Ferrari up at the end of the season - McLaren's deal with Santander too? Let's not forget Brawn either...

Do Virgin still do Cola as well? The Coca Cola company would probably avoid sponsoring Brawn if Sir Richard was still making cola too, but on the other hand it might give him an idea to put a Virgin Cola logo on the Brawn if Coca Cola did indeed sponsor anybody.

I reckon US F1 is the best bet for Coca Cola sponsorship.

I hope not, Virgin Cola was pretty weird stuff. I agree on US F1 being the best bet. Although the Coca Cola red, with white text, would look awfully similar to the Ferrari red with their Marlboro barcodes.

[7UpJordan]

Well, isn't Marlboro's deal with Ferrari up at the end of the season - McLaren's deal with Santander too? Let's not forget Brawn either...

Do Virgin still do Cola as well? The Coca Cola company would probably avoid sponsoring Brawn if Sir Richard was still making cola too, but on the other hand it might give him an idea to put a Virgin Cola logo on the Brawn if Coca Cola did indeed sponsor anybody.

I reckon US F1 is the best bet for Coca Cola sponsorship.

I hope not, Virgin Cola was pretty weird stuff. I agree on US F1 being the best bet. Although the Coca Cola red, with white text, would look awfully similar to the Ferrari red with their Marlboro barcodes.

Maybe they could throw on some other colours like the Scuderia Italia Dallara cars used to do when they had cars looking similar to Ferrari's. And then eventually Ferrari copied their livery!!

[scotty]

Ah yeah, USF1 is the obvious one isn't it. Wonder if McDonald's will make an appearance?! As for Virgin Cola, i can't see Virgin sponsoring Brawn next season myself...

[RA Dunk]

Ah yeah, USF1 is the obvious one isn't it. Wonder if McDonald's will make an appearance?! As for Virgin Cola, i can't see Virgin sponsoring Brawn next season myself...

I cant see why not considering the success Brawn have had to date, its all publicity for Virgin at the end of the day

[Rivelution]

Ah yeah, USF1 is the obvious one isn't it. Wonder if McDonald's will make an appearance?! As for Virgin Cola, i can't see Virgin sponsoring Brawn next season myself...

I think Branson is only in it for the glory imo.

[scotty]

Ah yeah, USF1 is the obvious one isn't it. Wonder if McDonald's will make an appearance?! As for Virgin Cola, i can't see Virgin sponsoring Brawn next season myself...

I cant see why not considering the success Brawn have had to date, its all publicity for Virgin at the end of the day

Let me expand here - i can't see Branson be willing to pay (the inevitable and justified) massive sums of money for the sponsoring the probable champions next season.

[Ste L]

Coca-Cola Ferrari would look good.

SF-Coca Cola tho..

loool

SF-Diet Coke

[Jamie]

What would the car look like????? I think Coca Cola would go nice on the Ferrari, or USF1, i have a hunch USF1 will be sponsored by McDonald's

[Jensonb]

Well, isn't Marlboro's deal with Ferrari up at the end of the season - McLaren's deal with Santander too? Let's not forget Brawn either...

Do Virgin still do Cola as well? The Coca Cola company would probably avoid sponsoring Brawn if Sir Richard was still making cola too, but on the other hand it might give him an idea to put a Virgin Cola logo on the Brawn if Coca Cola did indeed sponsor anybody.

I reckon US F1 is the best bet for Coca Cola sponsorship.

Virgin Cola is still produced in very small quantities, but it's not widely available. Branson/Virgin do not own it either, it belongs to a cola manufacturer who make white label Colas, they licensed the name for their "premium" Cola.

At any rate, I think it's far more likely we'll see the "Coca-Cola FiA Formula One World Championship" (Which would probably get right up Red Bull's nose) than, for example, Coca-Cola Brawn Mercedes (As much bottom as that would undoubtedly kick).

[billindenver]

What would the car look like????? I think Coca Cola would go nice on the Ferrari, or USF1, i have a hunch USF1 will be sponsored by McDonald's

If USF1 is sponsored by McDonalds....will we see Juan Pablo back in an F1 car? I can see the commercials now.....

Yes, McDonalds Cheesburgers give you man titties....BUT
They also make you FASSSSSSTTTT!!!
USF1 - Quarter Pounded Titty man Fast!