TAG-Heuer and TAG are now different companies. TAG engines were used by McLaren in the 1980s, but Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG) sold TAG-Heuer to Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) in 1999. TAG is now mainly involved in aviation. However, TAG boss Mansour Ojjeh is currently selling his shares in McLaren.
But this isn't TAG, it's TAG Heuer, the watch making subsidiary TAG sold to Louis Vuitton. They make watches. Which isn't a problem, obviously, anyone can sponsor, but it seems silly to try to make it look like a watch maker knows anything about building F1 engines, which, clearly, is the implication of actually branding the engines as TAG Heuer engines. Or have I missed something? Maybe TAG Heuer or Louis Vuitton branched out into something related to engine technology when I wasn't looking... I wouldn't be surprised, I haven't been paying attention to either company. By the way, it's not like I'm bothered about this, it just seems like a strange, forced connection.
Well, this probably explains why RB didn't decide to brand their Renault engines as Infiniti. Red Bull F1 team announces split with backer Infiniti (autosport.com)
TAG Heuer has always made F1 engines. I know I have a Tag F1 so named because it has a tiny F1 engine inside it. Before you ask yes it adds 900hp to the Mini when I wear it. By the way it is the best watch I have ever owned, my wife gave it to me.
The Haas F1 Team appears to be set to use a yellow livery in Formula One next year. In recent days, the new American team has tweeted photos of the team practicing pit stops at its factory with a black-liveried show car. But La Gazzetta dello Sport, an Italian F1 source, says the actual race livery next year will be yellow, like the Ferrari logo. Owner Gene Haas, meanwhile, continues to reject claims that the team is little more than a Ferrari reserve team. "I keep getting asked that and my answer is unequivocal: no," said the NASCAR team co-owner. "Haas has an unique image and we will have our own way of working, even if Ferrari is an important technical partner." And team boss Gunther Steiner downplayed suggestions that Haas is skirting too close to the regulations, after Mercedes recently queried the close relationship between the new team and Ferrari. "We are only doing what is permitted by the regulations," Steiner said. Read more: Report: Haas F1 Team to field yellow livery for 2016 Formula One season | Autoweek
Ferrari 'could quit' over rules as F1's power struggle continues - BBC Sport That's some fightin' words from Ferarri.
Yup. In fact, if you say "time for the annual quit threat" we all instantly know who you're talking about.
I really like the way they've gone about it - they could have bought an existing team and then tried to modify it into a winning car, but instead went to Ferrari, aligned with them, got all the tech they could from them including use of their wind tunnel, bought a proven engine and gearbox /MGU unit....I think they've done well, and I fully expect them to be a mid field team - allowing for the usual start up problems and failures. It's a huge amount of work already, but the learning curve is really just beginning. Think of all the logistics, team prep, race engineer, pit crew etc training they still have ahead of them. If for no other reason than Haas, 2016 is going to be an interesting year. Add to that the (hopefully) improved Honda, Toro Rosso with Ferrari power and so on - the mid field is going to be an interesting place to race!
:eek6: Yikes! Mercedes has 'bitter-sweet' feeling over record $4.8 million entry fee (motorsport.com)
Now I know why they increased the total number of points possible per race a few years back.....:biggrin5: Half mil just to get your name on the entry form......sheesh! And they call horse racing the sport of kings.
They have a contract with Mercedes but if can be broke Merc will do it. I can't see them letting Renault have all that time to have a look-see.
And if they do break the contract ( no way MBZ is letting Renault have those engines all season) , that would be the perfect chance for Red Bull to swoop in and grab them instead of running the "No Name" Renault engines! That could really change the complexion of the season, wouldn't it?