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'''Spyker F1''' is a [[Formula One|F1]] team created in September 2006 by [[Spyker Cars]], after the buyout of short lived outfit [[Midland F1]]. The change to the [[Spyker]] name, meant that the team switched racing livery from the red and white previously owned by the Midland concern, to an Orange and Silver affair - already seen on the Spyker Spyder GT2-R. |
'''Spyker F1''' is a [[Formula One|F1]] team created in September 2006 by [[Spyker Cars]], after the buyout of short lived outfit [[Midland F1]]. The change to the [[Spyker]] name, meant that the team switched racing livery from the red and white previously owned by the Midland concern, to an Orange and Silver affair - already seen on the Spyker Spyder GT2-R. |
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==Background== |
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Although created in [[2006]], the team's roots can be traced back to the year {{F1|1991}}, then known as [[Jordan Grand Prix]]. Although entirely separate teams commercially, numerous buyouts of the [[Silverstone]] based squad and facilities have resulted in a 'chain' occurring; starting with Jordan in '91, right through to the buyout and eventual rebranding of the team in [[2006]] by [[Midland F1]], and then a similar transition, again in [[2006]], with the team now finding itself in its current Spyker guise. |
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The previous team boss of Midland, [[Colin Kolles]] - was also retained in that position, and it was at the team's first race in China that he announced the deal for the team to run customer [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] engines in 2007, replacing the [[Toyota F1|Toyota]] units, which will go to the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] team. |
The previous team boss of Midland, [[Colin Kolles]] - was also retained in that position, and it was at the team's first race in China that he announced the deal for the team to run customer [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] engines in 2007, replacing the [[Toyota F1|Toyota]] units, which will go to the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] team. |
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== The Buyout of Midland F1 == |
== The Buyout of Midland F1 == |
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Rumours had been floating about in the paddock throughout the mid-season about the possible sale of the team, less than two years after Shnaider originally bought it from Eddie Jordan. Reports suggested a price tag of $128m, and that Shnaider was seriously considering the possibility of the sale. Formula One teams had become more valuable, due to the fact that no more teams could enter after 2008, with the maximum of 12 places already filled.<ref>[http://www.manipef1.com/news/2006/index.php?id=928 Manipe F1 article dated May 29, 2006]</ref> |
Rumours had been floating about in the paddock throughout the mid-season about the possible sale of the team, less than two years after Shnaider originally bought it from Eddie Jordan. Reports suggested a price tag of $128m, and that Shnaider was seriously considering the possibility of the sale. Formula One teams had become more valuable, due to the fact that no more teams could enter after 2008, with the maximum of 12 places already filled.<ref>[http://www.manipef1.com/news/2006/index.php?id=928 Manipe F1 article dated May 29, 2006]</ref> |
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On [[9 September]], [[2006]], it was revealed that the team was sold to [[Spyker Cars]].<ref>[http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17434.html Grandprix.com article dated September 9, 2006]</ref> Spyker paid $106.6 million for the team. On [[September 10]] [[ITV]] commentators said that Shnaider was no longer involved in the team since the announcement of the sale |
On [[9 September]], [[2006]], it was revealed that the team was sold to [[Spyker Cars]].<ref>[http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17434.html Grandprix.com article dated September 9, 2006]</ref> Spyker paid $106.6 million for the team. On [[September 10]] [[ITV]] commentators said that Shnaider was no longer involved in the team since the announcement of the sale. |
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| ⚫ | Former Midland drivers [[Christijan Albers]] and [[Tiago Monteiro]] were retained for the remainder of the [[2006]] season, with it being announced at Spyker's debut race in China, that Albers, a Dutchman - has also been signed to drive in [[2007]]. As part of the deal, the cars had a revised livery for the final three races of [[2006]].<ref>[http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17475.html Grandprix.com article dated September 19, 2006]</ref> |
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==2007 and onwards== |
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It was announced in China that the previous team boss of Midland, [[Colin Kolles]], would remain as team principal into [[2007]]. [[Michiel Mol]] is to become the new Director of F1 racing and member of the Spyker board, and [[Mike Gascoyne]] will become the Chief Designer from the end of the [[2006]] season. |
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The team will run customer [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] engines in [[2007]], replacing the [[Toyota F1|Toyota]] units, which will go to the [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] team. The team will also use the Dutch flag from [[2007]] instead of the Russian flag, since Spyker is based in the Netherlands. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:29, 6 November 2006
Spyker F1 is a F1 team created in September 2006 by Spyker Cars, after the buyout of short lived outfit Midland F1. The change to the Spyker name, meant that the team switched racing livery from the red and white previously owned by the Midland concern, to an Orange and Silver affair - already seen on the Spyker Spyder GT2-R.
Background
Although created in 2006, the team's roots can be traced back to the year 1991, then known as Jordan Grand Prix. Although entirely separate teams commercially, numerous buyouts of the Silverstone based squad and facilities have resulted in a 'chain' occurring; starting with Jordan in '91, right through to the buyout and eventual rebranding of the team in 2006 by Midland F1, and then a similar transition, again in 2006, with the team now finding itself in its current Spyker guise.
The previous team boss of Midland, Colin Kolles - was also retained in that position, and it was at the team's first race in China that he announced the deal for the team to run customer Ferrari engines in 2007, replacing the Toyota units, which will go to the Williams team.
The Buyout of Midland F1
Rumours had been floating about in the paddock throughout the mid-season about the possible sale of the team, less than two years after Shnaider originally bought it from Eddie Jordan. Reports suggested a price tag of $128m, and that Shnaider was seriously considering the possibility of the sale. Formula One teams had become more valuable, due to the fact that no more teams could enter after 2008, with the maximum of 12 places already filled.[1]
On 9 September, 2006, it was revealed that the team was sold to Spyker Cars.[2] Spyker paid $106.6 million for the team. On September 10 ITV commentators said that Shnaider was no longer involved in the team since the announcement of the sale.
Former Midland drivers Christijan Albers and Tiago Monteiro were retained for the remainder of the 2006 season, with it being announced at Spyker's debut race in China, that Albers, a Dutchman - has also been signed to drive in 2007. As part of the deal, the cars had a revised livery for the final three races of 2006.[3]
2007 and onwards
It was announced in China that the previous team boss of Midland, Colin Kolles, would remain as team principal into 2007. Michiel Mol is to become the new Director of F1 racing and member of the Spyker board, and Mike Gascoyne will become the Chief Designer from the end of the 2006 season.
The team will run customer Ferrari engines in 2007, replacing the Toyota units, which will go to the Williams team. The team will also use the Dutch flag from 2007 instead of the Russian flag, since Spyker is based in the Netherlands.
They currently do not have a 2nd driver for 2007 but possibilities are Christian Klien or Tiago Monteiro. There have also been rumours from some sources, that 2005 IRL series champion; Dan Wheldon of Great Britain was in the running, but many critics feel this unlikely.[citation needed]