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Malt_Vinegar · 13 Mar 2017 at 12:34

I just got an email from the receiver for Manor F1:

Further to your recent enquiries I can confirm that we are still in the process of producing a full catalogue for the Online Auction; your interest has been logged and your email address added to our database. As soon as I have further information I shall forward the same on to you.

It will be interesting to see what comes up, I just hope the prices don't get hiked up so high like the Caterham auctions.

Vertigo · 14 Mar 2017 at 08:09

The_Abyss said:
Zak Brown on record saying that McLaren won't win a race in 2017. Seems an odd way to support title sponsor negotiations for 2018, but perhaps he's just being both realistic and setting expectations low. Certainly a different approach to Ron Denis promising the moon.

A bit of honesty at last! Think everyone was sick and tired of McLaren making ridiculous promises. Late last year they were saying they were targeting third.

I get that you need to set targets and motivate your staff but setting ludicrous targets which you'll never achieve just sets everyone up to fail.

MikeTheNative · 14 Mar 2017 at 08:35

To be fair just finishing a race is an optimistic target at the moment.

Deleted member 651465 · 14 Mar 2017 at 12:21

Force India's livery is now pink :eek:

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/03/14/force-india-turns-pink-new-sponsorship-deal/

Steeps · 14 Mar 2017 at 12:54

April 1st is not for another few weeks.

(I love it!)

Shimmy · 14 Mar 2017 at 12:56

They need Durex as a sponsor now to plaster on their overalls

Syla5 · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:23

The drivers will have pink helmets as well, ohh er missus

this_is_gav · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:24

What the actual...

I mean, I'm all for more colours, but it's not even a BWT colour (their website is blue and white without a hint of pink).

It ought to stand out a bit more, but that was unexpected in the traditionally stale world of F1.

Kol · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:37

^ True, but it's their chosen livery in DTM too, so there's a reason for keeping it uniform I guess for brand awareness.

The_Abyss · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:42

Nice to see something different tbh.

GravyMonster · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:49

That must be the first pink F1 card since the Yardley McLaren.

I hate when the drivers change their helmet colours to match the sponsors though. Makes it a real pain to spot them.

MikeTheNative · 14 Mar 2017 at 16:46

I'm liking the pink, I think it's a manly colour.

englishpremier · 14 Mar 2017 at 16:57

FI livery looks awesome.

But then I'm the guy that made his whole team play a contact sport in pink for 4 years. Was fun when teams would take the mick about out kit, then get their asses handed to them.

Emlyn_Dewar · 14 Mar 2017 at 17:54

Force India's colour scheme was one of the best on the grid.
Pink though... That's... Interesting.

andicole0 · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:00

Goes PINK!!

http://www.autosport.com/news/repor...ail&utm_term=0_37b525b20e-95a143b3d1-36470031

Andi.

Marvin · 14 Mar 2017 at 20:37

Liking that scheme. The grid needs more colour!

Duke · 14 Mar 2017 at 21:49

Certainly different..

MooMoo444 · 15 Mar 2017 at 10:15

What a colourful grid we have for 2017, it's great!

KiNgPiN83 · 15 Mar 2017 at 14:13

MooMoo444 said:
What a colourful grid we have for 2017, it's great!

Grey Ron is probably turning in his grave/crypt/house at the thought of it!

this_is_gav · 15 Mar 2017 at 19:51

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