Lock, Stock und Barrel: ze Germans acquire Super Aguri
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It was a nice idea that Aguri Suzuki had, to start a new F1 team from scratch. Unfortunately, his dreams didn't last long, resulting in the grassroots team closing up shop and its assets put up for auction. Those assets were bought up by Formtech GmbH, a German tooling and construction company.
Formtech intends to use the team's former Leafield, England, headquarters as its new base for UK operations, where it will use Super Aguri's autoclaves and other equipment to design and manufacture composite materials. Formtech also intends to employ some of Aguri's now-unemployed technicians. But what of the actual race cars and fleet of transporters? Formtech bought those too, and is looking for another buyer. So if you're interested in a new Formula One car and a big truck in which to haul it around, better give them a ring.
Gallery: Super Aguri
[Source: F1-Live]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chaz 9:36AM (7/31/2008)
Seems it's the drivers who are proper ****ed.
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TJ 9:58AM (7/31/2008)
nice snatch reference.
f650 11:58AM (7/31/2008)
The title is a glorious mismash of LS&TSB and Snatch. But for reference for the author "ze Germans" is from Snatch, not LS&TSB. Both great movies, I prefer LS myself because it was first.
David M 10:05AM (7/31/2008)
What's with all the F1 and motorsport related posts recently?
Kudos - I like it! :)
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Metar 10:11AM (7/31/2008)
Gimme one of those trucks. Waaay cooler than any house.
Shame, though, I was hoping Prodrive or another F1-hopefuls team would buy it - Aguri still have a slot on the 2009 grid, AFAIK...
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mjw959 1:55PM (7/31/2008)
I' heard some rumours of manufacturers wanting a spot in F1 Porsche being one amongst others, i wonder if they can take Super Aguri's grid spot to avoid the signing on fee. Even if they are starting a new team from scratch.
John Johnson 10:42AM (7/31/2008)
I got excited at first, thinking that a new team would be back in F1 (a team funded by someone with a lot of $$$). The cars will be worthless next season - I hope someone grabs this team up quick and can get at least a couple of test runs in this season.
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cFoo 11:18AM (7/31/2008)
Transporters? blah. Vacation RV! Meet the Fockers style!
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Brad 11:46AM (7/31/2008)
R.I.P. Super Best Friends
I'll give them $20 a piece for either a front or a rear wing assembly. Heck, I'll even pay the freight charges.
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