[M5Rick]

Is the governing body incapable of running F1 we ask.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Is the governing body incapable of running F1 we ask.

LEW arrived at Miami in style

[Zed16]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW arrived at Miami in style

Looks like a space suit from a cheap sci-fi movie.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW arrived at Miami in style

LEW is channeling his inner Micheal Jackson.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW arrived at Miami in style

Help is on the way.
https://racingnews365.com/max-versta...ates-for-miami

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Help is on the way.
https://racingnews365.com/max-versta...ates-for-miami

Yeah . Hopefully...

[omgzirra_exe]

at least the Miami will be at 6pm and 10pm race day for me. i don't have to wake up early and be bored back to sleep.

Miami viewer ship will only be high...as people like my self just want to see what the teams have done to their cars, before ultimately just snoozing out.

[3798j]

.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Is the governing body incapable of running F1 we ask.

#UnLeashTheLion (!)

[Car-Addicted]

More good news!

Translated from Japanese
《🏁BYD's F1 Entry Plan and Williams Acquisition Scenario》

"BYD is not aiming to enter from scratch, but rather 'entering F1 in one go through acquiring an existing team.'
The most promising candidate is Williams.

🔴【Basic Entry Strategy】
BYD has already held discussions with F1.
However, entering as a new team is difficult, making acquisition of an existing team the realistic path.

🔴【Williams Acquisition Proposal】
2020: Approximately $170 million → Approximately ¥27 billion
Current valuation: Approximately $2 billion → Approximately ¥318 billion
→ For the investment fund Dorilton Capital, this is completely the 'time to sell.'

🔴【Entry Benefits】
With an acquisition, immediate F1 entry is possible.
It avoids the revenue-sharing barriers that come with new entry.

🔴【Risks and Side Effects】
Possibility of the Williams name disappearing.
Risk of the historic brand being replaced by BYD.

🔴【Technical Scenario】
Potential partnership with Audi for PU.
This aligns with F1's trend of wanting to increase customer teams (post-2031).

🔴【Other Candidate Teams】
・Aston Martin
・Alpine
・Haas
→ However, the most realistic option is Williams.

✅ 'Buying a seat with money.'

In today's F1, this might actually be the orthodox route.

Normally, with valuations having risen nearly tenfold, one would sell.
But F1 is a supply-constrained business, so there's still the temptation to 'stretch it one more level.'

Especially depending on the 2026 regulations,
team values could jump even further.

If performance follows, valuations could rise another notch.
On the other hand, right now, buyers like BYD are lining up.

The judgment on whether to 'sell now or wait one more level' is up in the air.

Keep an eye on future developments. Let's see how it plays out.



Frank Williams made a lot of deals with the devil to keep his team above water but this one might be a bit too far?

Just a refresher: BYD has direct, deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including founder Wang Chuanfu's personal membership in the party. The firm is heavily subsidized by the Chinese government, receiving over $2.1 billion in direct aid by 2022. U.S. officials are actively investigating BYD regarding potential national security risks, data security, and its links to the Chinese military.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

More good news!

Translated from Japanese
《🏁BYD's F1 Entry Plan and Williams Acquisition Scenario》

"BYD is not aiming to enter from scratch, but rather 'entering F1 in one go through acquiring an existing team.'
The most promising candidate is Williams.

🔴【Basic Entry Strategy】
BYD has already held discussions with F1.
However, entering as a new team is difficult, making acquisition of an existing team the realistic path.

🔴【Williams Acquisition Proposal】
2020: Approximately $170 million → Approximately ¥27 billion
Current valuation: Approximately $2 billion → Approximately ¥318 billion
→ For the investment fund Dorilton Capital, this is completely the 'time to sell.'

🔴【Entry Benefits】
With an acquisition, immediate F1 entry is possible.
It avoids the revenue-sharing barriers that come with new entry.

🔴【Risks and Side Effects】
Possibility of the Williams name disappearing.
Risk of the historic brand being replaced by BYD.

🔴【Technical Scenario】
Potential partnership with Audi for PU.
This aligns with F1's trend of wanting to increase customer teams (post-2031).

🔴【Other Candidate Teams】
・Aston Martin
・Alpine
・Haas
→ However, the most realistic option is Williams.

✅ 'Buying a seat with money.'

In today's F1, this might actually be the orthodox route.

Normally, with valuations having risen nearly tenfold, one would sell.
But F1 is a supply-constrained business, so there's still the temptation to 'stretch it one more level.'

Especially depending on the 2026 regulations,
team values could jump even further.

If performance follows, valuations could rise another notch.
On the other hand, right now, buyers like BYD are lining up.

The judgment on whether to 'sell now or wait one more level' is up in the air.

Keep an eye on future developments. Let's see how it plays out.

Attachment 3950635

Frank Williams made a lot of deals with the devil to keep his team above water but this one might be a bit too far?

Just a refresher: BYD has direct, deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including founder Wang Chuanfu's personal membership in the party. The firm is heavily subsidized by the Chinese government, receiving over $2.1 billion in direct aid by 2022. U.S. officials are actively investigating BYD regarding potential national security risks, data security, and its links to the Chinese military.

There's one of BYD's 'in your face' showrooms couple miles from me, they took that showroom from Mazda.

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

There's one of BYD's 'in your face' showrooms couple miles from me, they took that showroom from Mazda.

Sorry, but only a stupid or corrupt government lets these cars in the country, especially if there is a domestic automotive business.

"The UK initiated a ban on Huawei 5G equipment in 2020, ordering the removal of all Huawei gear from UK 5G networks by 2027 due to national security concerns." but BYD cars, no problem.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

...especially if there is a domestic automotive business.

Well.. German, Japanese, and other continental car brands absolutely slaughtered the domestic UK car industry. There's almost nothing left of it.

But I don't disagree, Europe needs to raise import tax/tariffs on Chinese cars. The death of German industry is not in Europe's best interest.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Sorry, but only a stupid or corrupt government lets these cars in the country, especially if there is a domestic automotive business.

"The UK initiated a ban on Huawei 5G equipment in 2020, ordering the removal of all Huawei gear from UK 5G networks by 2027 due to national security concerns." but BYD cars, no problem.

We have new BYD all electric single and double decker buses now taking over from perfectly good diesel hybrids.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

#UnLeashTheLion (!)

Pressure is mounting on FIA who are becoming a laughing stock with their 'pinnacle of motorsport' as our Nige puts the boot in
https://racingnews365.com/nigel-mans...hing-assesment

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Pressure is mounting on FIA who are becoming a laughing stock with their 'pinnacle of motorsport' as our Nige puts the boot in
https://racingnews365.com/nigel-mans...hing-assesment

These 2026 cars are ominous . IMHO It's just a matter of time before something terrible happens...

The Monaco track can be a deadly trap for the drivers with these artificial 'duracell cars.

As we know in F1 ...Money rules (!)

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Sorry, but only a stupid or corrupt government lets these cars in the country, especially if there is a domestic automotive business.

Alternatively, only stupid and corrupt governments interfere in free markets to pick winners and losers (and collect bribes for doing so).

Originally Posted by Toad

Well.. German, Japanese, and other continental car brands absolutely slaughtered the domestic UK car industry. There's almost nothing left of it.
But I don't disagree, Europe needs to raise import tax/tariffs on Chinese cars. The death of German industry is not in Europe's best interest.

The obsession with domestic "champions" and interfering with free markets to subsidize uncompetitive domestic industries through taxes (aka tariffs) is getting out of control. It's not like we haven't tried and failed at that game, repeatedly, in the last few centuries.

If German/UK/Scandinavian car companies want to win our business and claim to cash in my wallet - let them earn it!
I will buy a the best German/UK/Scandinavian/American car that meets my needs and makes me happy. Not because some corrupt politician wants to take decision out of my hands!

Competition improves the breed!

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

"The UK initiated a ban on Huawei 5G equipment in 2020, ordering the removal of all Huawei gear from UK 5G networks by 2027 due to national security concerns." but BYD cars, no problem.

Concerns about back-doors in communication equipment from certain vendors have no direct reference to concerns over cars or any other imports.

Would you refuse to go to a zoo if it had a Panda, just because you dislike China?

a

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Competition improves the breed!

According to a Kiel Institute for the World Economy study, BYD received at least €3.4 billion ($3.7 billion) in direct Chinese government subsidies between 2018 and 2022 to dominate the electric vehicle market. Subsidies jumped from €220 million in 2020 to €2.1 billion in 2022, with further financial support continuing into 2024.
Key findings regarding BYD's direct aid include:

You think that is a free market?

Originally Posted by afadeev

Concerns about back-doors in communication equipment from certain vendors have no direct reference to concerns over cars or any other imports.

I can't even reply to that with out insulting you so I will take a pass.

I know you make an effort with your posts which is why I read them but man, you fail all logic tests on this one. I, by the way, love Pandas!

[omgzirra_exe]

When China is mentioned.

me a Chinese guy:



guess i should not include my self in this forum, incase i might be leaking sensitive data to a country i wasn't born in.