Comments on: What Goes Around Comes Around: Richards Is Looking At F1 Again

By: Richards Rules Out Formula One Return » BlogF1

Richards Rules Out Formula One Return » BlogF1 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:36:27 +0000

[...] has withdrawn his interest in taking over the beleaguered Honda Formula One team. In December it was thought that Richards could have reignited his Prodrive operation, having spoken with financial backers in the Middle East. However, citing a current unsettled [...]

By: Slim Denies Inking Honda Buyout Deal » BlogF1

Slim Denies Inking Honda Buyout Deal » BlogF1 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:28:12 +0000

[...] the strongest of the names that have been so far associated with the Brackley squad is former Honda team principal Dave Richards. Richards tried to enter Formula One two years ago after winning the then-twelfth grid slot, [...]

By: Oliver White

Oliver White — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:15:19 +0000

I would rather seem him running the whole show than just a team though. Maybe he can use team ownership to build a platform to take over.

I agree, I have a lot of respect for Richards because, as you say, he is a true entrepreneur, much like Stoddart. Only Richards gets his way more than Stoddart because he also uses sense and charm, whereas Stoddart just appeared to whine.

By: Steven Roy

Steven Roy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:37:24 +0000

I think nick Fry will be history whoever takes over.

Dave Richards should be involved in F1. He is a genuine heavyweight and an entrepreneur like the F1 team bosses of old.

I would rather seem him running the whole show than just a team though. Maybe he can use team ownership to build a platform to take over.

By: Oliver White

Oliver White — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:29:19 +0000

who will be feeling worse if Richards gets in – you because of Prodrivel or Nick Fry because of their history ?

Oh Nick Fry, definitely. I’ll get over it, but Nick won’t.

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:35:59 +0000

who will be feeling worse if Richards gets in – you because of Prodrivel or Nick Fry because of their history ?

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:34:39 +0000

all of a sudden there are way too many names flashing money in front of Honda’s eyes … I do hope that if someone buys the team it will be someone like Richards (with a solid financial backing) rather than a mexican billionaire or another manufacturer (HyundaiKia being the freshest rumour who knows where grandprix.com guys heard that story)

By: Alianora La Canta

Alianora La Canta — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:14:27 +0000

They’re still working on the chassis, and last I heard Ross Brawn was negotiating with Ferrari for engines (thus taking over the supply previously held by Force India), so I suspect as long as the funding turns up in time they’ll be fighting for the last two rows. But fighting they will be.

By: Pink Peril

Pink Peril — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:30:32 +0000

Things seem to be moving a little too slowly for Honda/Prodrive/Mystery team to actually make it to the grid in Melbourne.

But then, I guess Super Aguri made it to the grid in even less time and flattering circumstances, so who knows.

Fingers crossed !