Ecclestone hints at F1 future for Saab

Bernie Ecclestone | Copyright: Charniaux / xpb.cc

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Mikeado

Well that's the most predictable thing I've ever read. And why is GM just shutting down SAAB and not accepting offers?

January 12, 2010 10:47 am

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sideskraper

Probably because the offers have terms that are not favourable for GM. Or the offers are not realistic in their pursuit of financing. Transactions like this are extremely complex.

January 12, 2010 11:48 am

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Max_Speed

I really hate those GM people, damn bastards, after they destroyed so many car mfrs, now they also want tons of money. Hello GM! you should have been gone already. And another thing, get your dirty hands of Opel already!

January 12, 2010 3:31 pm

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sideskraper

It's not about being greedy. It's about being sensible. Also they are likely looking after the interests of the employees and contractors interests in this process as they have the support of the workers and government. The workers will be given a big severance pay if it's wound up. If the company continues and they start slashing jobs or pay then the workers won't get the benefits of a shutdown.

January 13, 2010 12:50 am

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Bristol411S3

I can't see why SAAB would go for F1. Rallying would make more sense.

January 13, 2010 3:00 am

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sideskraper

If Bernie and Genii get their hands on SAAB I can see the current Renault F1 team ending up under the SAAB banner. It could also mean a tie up with Nissan/Renault in the future. Although TBH I don't know why they didn't pursue changing the team from Renault to Nissan. It would have been a smart move imo.

January 14, 2010 1:32 pm

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