Force India - No Tub

[suffolk009]

revrange said:

The tub is reported to still be at the suppliers in Portsmouth. The usual supplier had a problem, so it went to another company, the other company, being sensible seeing recent F1 problems has asked for the cash before releasing the chassis.

The chassis haven't past crash test, so until they are released Force india won't be much of a force. Hence they stone walled Marussia, the £450,000 they will get from Marussia not winning is a big deal to them

I read somewhere is was 4m. Not sure is $ or £.

[thegreenhell]

suffolk009 said:

revrange said:

The tub is reported to still be at the suppliers in Portsmouth. The usual supplier had a problem, so it went to another company, the other company, being sensible seeing recent F1 problems has asked for the cash before releasing the chassis.

The chassis haven't past crash test, so until they are released Force india won't be much of a force. Hence they stone walled Marussia, the £450,000 they will get from Marussia not winning is a big deal to them

I read somewhere is was 4m. Not sure is $ or £.

"Rumours of the team being in financial difficulties have circulated for some time. As a member of F1’s Strategy Group, Force India were among the teams that last week blocked the return of Marussia to the F1 grid, though Fernley insisted that the prospect of a multi-million pound windfall in the shape of Marussia’s TV revenue was not the motivation behind the move. “£4m to the team is nice but not the driver for the decision,” said the Force India Deputy Team Principal."

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/force-india-...

[phumy]

revrange said:

The tub is reported to still be at the suppliers in Portsmouth. The usual supplier had a problem, so it went to another company, the other company, being sensible seeing recent F1 problems has asked for the cash before releasing the chassis.

The chassis haven't past crash test, so until they are released Force india won't be much of a force. Hence they stone walled Marussia, the £450,000 they will get from Marussia not winning is a big deal to them

As i said earlier the tub is with Force India...

[revrange]

phumy said:

As i said earlier the tub is with Force India...

The tub is at a supplier in Plymouth, hence no crash test, no running etc. Force India based at Silverstone. I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

[andycaca]

revrange said:

The tub is at a supplier in Plymouth, hence no crash test, no running etc. Force India based at Silverstone. I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

i wont believe either of you, until pictures of custard are posted.

[Save Ferris]

revrange said:

I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

Is that the ex McLaren building in Portsmouth?

[Some Gump]

Save Ferris said:

revrange said:

I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

Is that the ex McLaren building in Portsmouth?

Sounds like a wrestler's special move!

[Ahonen]

revrange said:

phumy said:

As i said earlier the tub is with Force India...

The tub is at a supplier in Plymouth, hence no crash test, no running etc. Force India based at Silverstone. I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

The tub is at Silverstone.

[williamp]

Ahonen said:

revrange said:

phumy said:

As i said earlier the tub is with Force India...

The tub is at a supplier in Plymouth, hence no crash test, no running etc. Force India based at Silverstone. I believe the company doing the work is called Formaplex?

The tub is at Silverstone.

maybe there are two tubs?? One for each driver

[Mr Sparkle]

They're both at my house, i'm going to have a bath in one then use the other to wash the dog.

Edited by Mr Sparkle on Thursday 12th February 19:30

[Some Gump]

My son had a st in ours tonight, can any reader top that?

[andburg]

Some Gump said:

My son had a st in ours tonight, can any reader top that?

Easy, Lotus have put explosive diarrhoea in their second car for 2 years now

[Norfolkit]

So, there's one in Southampton, one in Silverstone (possibly two as they were different reports), two at Sparkle's house (although one's been written off as he'll never get the dog out) and a poo covered one at Gump's, how many of the fking things have they ordered?

[Inertiatic]

I AM FORCE INDIAS TUB

[The Hypno-Toad]

No, I'm Force India's tub and so's my wife!

[revrange]

Any which way, even side show Bob said suppliers were not helping out since Caterham went bust, and why should they? FI were one of the slowest payer in F1

Most of the sponsors are VJ's own companies, Telemex are clever, i doubt they have just handed over £10m, most likely performance related or you get some money when we see a car on the grid in Oz. Payments from Bernie I believe kick in during the season?

I hope FI survive, last thing F1 needs is another team going under.

[The Hypno-Toad]

Autosport are reporting that Force India will not have their new car ready until the final Barcelona test.

I'm guessing they'll need that long to disinfect them after various PHers family members have been using them as toilets.

[toanish]

Very sad situation at Force India, they are now trying to recruit Mercedes rookie, Wehrlein for Barcelona test.

[Piginapoke]

No- I believe Merc are insisting they run him as FI have yet to pay for their engines. It all looks bleak

[jamiebae]

Vijay Mallya thanked Mercedes for the 'opportunity' to run Wehrlein.

"Pascal is an exciting young talent who has already proved he has what it takes to be successful at the highest level," he said.
"As a reserve driver for Mercedes, he's clearly destined for a career in Formula 1 and I'm sure the test will be a positive experience on both sides.
"This is also a clear demonstration of our strong working relationship with our engine partner, Mercedes-Benz, and I thank them for their collaboration."



Code for - Mercedes have forced us to act as their 'B Team' or they won't deliver us any power units I think...