Investment for Force India
2 posters
The v2 Forum :: Sport :: Motorsport
Page 1 of 1
Investment for Force India
Indian conglomerate Sahara has announced a deal to buy a large stake in the Force India Formula 1 team.
The company will invest $100m (£63m) for a 42.5% stake, making it co-owner with the team's co-founder Vijay Mallya, who will remain team principal.
The money will be used to invest in new technology to improve performance, a company statement said.
Sahara has a number of sporting interests and sponsors the Indian national cricket team.
"Formula 1 car racing has always remained the bastion of the western world," said company chairman Subrata Roy Sahara.
"The advent of India in this exciting sport has remained a matter of pride for all our countrymen. I feel doubly proud that Sahara is the co-owner of India's only Formula 1 team and I am sure that through Sahara Force India, we will together bring pride and laurels to our beloved nation."
Following the deal, the Moll family from the Netherlands, which helped found the team with Mr Mallya, will hold the remaining 15% stake.
Force India currently lies sixth in the Formula 1 constructors' table.
Source:bbcnews (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15282594)
Some good news to talk about for a change. Force India are a team on the up. Could they be challenging for podiums in the next 2/3 seasons? I certainly think so.
They have 3 great drivers competing for two seats. My tip is Di Resta and Sutil for next year too. They've done very well this season and I doubt Hulkenberg would have done better than them this season.
The company will invest $100m (£63m) for a 42.5% stake, making it co-owner with the team's co-founder Vijay Mallya, who will remain team principal.
The money will be used to invest in new technology to improve performance, a company statement said.
Sahara has a number of sporting interests and sponsors the Indian national cricket team.
"Formula 1 car racing has always remained the bastion of the western world," said company chairman Subrata Roy Sahara.
"The advent of India in this exciting sport has remained a matter of pride for all our countrymen. I feel doubly proud that Sahara is the co-owner of India's only Formula 1 team and I am sure that through Sahara Force India, we will together bring pride and laurels to our beloved nation."
Following the deal, the Moll family from the Netherlands, which helped found the team with Mr Mallya, will hold the remaining 15% stake.
Force India currently lies sixth in the Formula 1 constructors' table.
Source:bbcnews (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15282594)
Some good news to talk about for a change. Force India are a team on the up. Could they be challenging for podiums in the next 2/3 seasons? I certainly think so.
They have 3 great drivers competing for two seats. My tip is Di Resta and Sutil for next year too. They've done very well this season and I doubt Hulkenberg would have done better than them this season.
The Special Juan- Posts : 20900
Join date : 2011-02-14
Location : Twatt
Re: Investment for Force India
Id like to see FI mix it up at the top, they've been doing well over the last few seasons and have slowly improved their performance, whether thats down to the drivers, the car or both.
They're certainly heading in the right direction and give it another season or 2 they'll be fighting for podiums. I can see Sutil and Di Resta being long term investments
They're certainly heading in the right direction and give it another season or 2 they'll be fighting for podiums. I can see Sutil and Di Resta being long term investments
Critical_mass- Posts : 1148
Join date : 2011-06-06
Similar topics
» Ferrari & Force India Launch their 2012 cars
» Marussia to merge with Sauber?/ Dutch billionaire wants Force India.
» HRT up for sale potential middle east investment
» India Playing XI For India Vs Sri Lanka First Test
» What is the worst investment you have made?
» Marussia to merge with Sauber?/ Dutch billionaire wants Force India.
» HRT up for sale potential middle east investment
» India Playing XI For India Vs Sri Lanka First Test
» What is the worst investment you have made?
The v2 Forum :: Sport :: Motorsport
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum