Prodrive set for 2010 F1 entry - to become Aston Martin in 2012

Prodrive CEO and Chairman David Richards
Aston Martin DBR4 1959 formula one race car
Aston Martin DBR4 1959 formula one race car

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Scarcliff

Really Good News, But Why Can't They Just Enter Under The Name Of Aston Martin Straight Away?

May 29, 2009 12:20 pm

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Mikeado

They're toe-dipping. If it goes well, they'll start branding as Aston Martin, but they don't want it to go the way of Jaguar F1 or spoil AM's image. Personally I prefer Prodrive to AM as a Formula 1 team anyway - they're just, well, sportier.

December 4, 2009 4:20 pm

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Shiparch

Yes, very good news, real automobile manufacturers is what F1 needs, not a bunch of energy drinks.

May 29, 2009 2:43 pm

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Vanguard

I don't know how Investment Dar would back this move, it is bleeding, deeply insolvent and facing bankruptcy lawsuits back in Kuwait!!!

May 29, 2009 4:29 pm

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Viking79

Well said Shiparch!!

May 29, 2009 4:36 pm

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Bristol411S3

Given that we've already seen some paperwork signed for Aston to used some Mercedes components, it's not too hard to imagine a Mercedes engined, Aston branded car.

May 29, 2009 7:57 pm

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igabbmw

Good ! But why the name PRODRIVE? I mean why waiting to name the team ASTON MARTIN?

May 29, 2009 8:06 pm

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Shiparch

To Bristol's comment and your question I imagine that Aston Martin want's to take their time to design a winning engine and car. In 2012 they'll go from Mercedes power to Aston Martin. I'm very excited about ProDrive, Lola and looking forward to USF1.

May 29, 2009 11:48 pm

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Xanavi23

to add to shiparchs reply, Aston is probably holding their name back for a season or two so that by the time their name is shown and made its presence felt, the team is due to do at least better in 2012, if only due to experience gained, basically Aston limits negative effects of bad performance.

May 31, 2009 1:22 am

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astroturf777

prodrive is an active racing team - currently supposed to be racing the wrx in rally - but with no car supplied they're out... i assume this means that they have sponsors, investors etc. who all want the switch under the current name to fulfill commercial and business contracts.

May 30, 2009 4:02 am

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Tashinga

WHAT ABOUT LAMBORGHINI PORSCHE and AUDI? Any possibility of them joining soon????

May 30, 2009 9:34 am

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Vlad

yeah, I want to see LAmbo, Porsche & Audi in the mix too.... Audi esp with a diesel powered motor!

May 30, 2009 10:00 am

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radmeister

"The cars will be built at Banbury and have Aston Martin-badged customer engines obtained from a supplier" i think that should be CUSTOM not customer.

June 2, 2009 12:26 am

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kalle_Karlstrom

At last some good news in F1..

June 2, 2009 11:32 am

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siucdude

OH what a shame no money in USF1 and Campos,,,, even with budget cuts they cant produce teams. F1 is doing business the wrong way they have no idea how to bring money in market to the new generations....

February 24, 2010 3:04 pm

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