What a week for Formula One! I think I’m right to call it a soap opera! I wonder what the future holds for Renault, that is, if they have a future in Formula One. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’d be surprised if they are banned from the sport, although they deserve to be. Formula One has already lost a big manufacturer in Honda, so losing Renault would be a double blow. Perhaps the exit of Briatore and Symonds indicates Renault no longer want to be in Formula One- who knows?
How will this affect Alonso’s reputation.? I think he is one of the best out there in terms of skill and speed. He’s definitely determined, but knowing that he was probably aware of the race fixing plan tarnishes his reputation in my eyes. I like a good racer, but someone who will happily take a win knowing it was a fix? That’s not sportsmanship.
I think if Formula One wants to come out of this for the better they need to push the positive news we’ve had this week, to show that Formula One does have a future and that it is in fact a sport, not a corruption minefield.
The announcement of the return of Lotus is brilliant news. Lotus have a history in Formula One, and it will be great to see them back on the grid. A fresh team and new faces is what this sport needs right now.
Good news for BMW as well. The team announced they have found a buyer, and they expect to line up on the 2010 grid.
It’s a shame these stories aren’t given as much press coverage as they deserve. It’s stories like these that will help build the reputation of the sport. Ticket sales might improve if viewers know there will be new teams next year to hopefully provide more exciting racing.
Let’s focus on the positives more. Lotus and BMW are contributing to the future of F1. At least that’s something in yet another dark week for Formula One.
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