Post by Wß on Jul 15, 2015 14:47:03 GMT
I've mentioned this in years past but the US does have a "if you build it they will come" mindset when it comes to sports. In other words it's very unlikely that we'll go out seeking sports events that aren't at our doorstep, even less unlikely when there's no USA representation.
This is a step in the direction of it being built. Haas will make a big dent, but it won't be the missing piece in and of itself. The future looks bright stateside though.
This is a step in the direction of it being built. Haas will make a big dent, but it won't be the missing piece in and of itself. The future looks bright stateside though.
ESPNF1 An investment group headed by race promoter Tavo Hellmund and financier James Carney are hoping to put a second North American team on the grid in 2016.
North Carolina-based Haas F1 is already set to debut in 2016 with a Ferrari technical partnership and engine deal. According to Motorsport.com, Hellmund and New York financier Carney are looking to buy an existing outfit in time for the start of next season.
Hellmund is well-known in F1 circles for developing the Circuit of the Americas track and cut the deal with Bernie Ecclestone to bring the United States Grand Prix back to the calendar in 2012. More recently he has spearheaded the return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the calendar, which takes place this year on November 1 after a 23-year absence.
It is suggested that outfit could be Manor, which was rescued from administration this year by Irish businessman Stephen Fitzpatrick, although this was not confirmed by either party. Manor would seem the most logical choice for a consortium looking to buyout an existing team, with speculation of Lotus being taken over by Renault in time for 2017.
Were a deal to be successful, it would mean two American teams on the grid for next season. Bernie Ecclestone has made little secret of his desire to achieve a breakthrough in the United States and another team on the grid would strengthen the sport's position in the nation further.
Ecclestone is known to be keen on holding a second race in the country to compliment the United States Grand Prix held in Texas. Plans for a race in New Jersey, which would have had the New York skyline as a backdrop, fell through despite being included on provisional calendars for 2013 and 2014.
North Carolina-based Haas F1 is already set to debut in 2016 with a Ferrari technical partnership and engine deal. According to Motorsport.com, Hellmund and New York financier Carney are looking to buy an existing outfit in time for the start of next season.
Hellmund is well-known in F1 circles for developing the Circuit of the Americas track and cut the deal with Bernie Ecclestone to bring the United States Grand Prix back to the calendar in 2012. More recently he has spearheaded the return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the calendar, which takes place this year on November 1 after a 23-year absence.
It is suggested that outfit could be Manor, which was rescued from administration this year by Irish businessman Stephen Fitzpatrick, although this was not confirmed by either party. Manor would seem the most logical choice for a consortium looking to buyout an existing team, with speculation of Lotus being taken over by Renault in time for 2017.
Were a deal to be successful, it would mean two American teams on the grid for next season. Bernie Ecclestone has made little secret of his desire to achieve a breakthrough in the United States and another team on the grid would strengthen the sport's position in the nation further.
Ecclestone is known to be keen on holding a second race in the country to compliment the United States Grand Prix held in Texas. Plans for a race in New Jersey, which would have had the New York skyline as a backdrop, fell through despite being included on provisional calendars for 2013 and 2014.
