Marussia Virgin Racing in technical partnership with McLaren

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 12:29

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/7/12251.html

Looks good for Virgin. I assume this is along the lines of the Force India partnership? Maybe a bit further? Also gives McLaren a lower level team to try out some of its young drivers in?

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 13:52

Who of the young crop of GP2/GP3/FR etc drivers are under McLarens wing?

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 14:44

Shimmy said:
In other news, Williams announces engine deal with Renault from 2012, renewing title-winning partnership.

Going to pop down the Renault dealer tonight, get my pre order in for my 2013 Renaultsport Clio Williams F1 Edition. In the Blue and Gold, of course...

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 14:53

CaptainRAVE said:
Won't make any difference.

to what?

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 14:56

The potential for car named teams is epic lol.

Jaguar Williams Renault, Lotus Renault, Caterham Team Lotus Renault.

Almost as bad as BMW Sauber Ferrari from last year.

Skeeter · 4 Jul 2011 at 15:30

EddScott said:
I was going to call this BS but looking at how Lotus promised much by getting Renault power and some Red Bull left overs, it hasn't worked out.

Lol, so dropping a new engine in should mean they are mediately winning races?

Muffin` said:
When did the V8's come in? Has the Cosworth engine ever delivered?

I don't think the Cosworth V8 has ever really been a consistent front runner.