TATA- Williams F1's new sponsors

spdfreak · 28th January 2006, 13:10

this is great news!! Tata are sponsoring williams F1 team and Narain as their test/fourth driver.

The WilliamsF1 Team today announced a major new sponsorship association with Tata, one of India’s most successful multi-disciplinary commercial conglomerates. The partnership will see the Tata brand displayed on the FW28’s nose, the drivers’ helmets and overalls, as well as on various locations across the team environment.

For more: http://www.williamsf1.com/news_2701_tata.html

courtesy: www.willaimsf1.com

Steeroid · 28th January 2006, 13:22

Yeah...in return for making NK do the dirty job away from the racing weekends, they get to put their logo on the Williams nose.

Not worth it. NK should've just gone into A1....his ex-racing colleague Alex Yoong seems to be doing much better there than in F1.

ported_head · 28th January 2006, 13:24

Does anybody have any contact addresses for Tata Racing particularly?

GTO · 28th January 2006, 17:58

Boy, they got prime position right on the nose! Good job by Tata offering support to Narain.

I think the exposure, knowledge base and training gained with a top teams testing division is better than a race position at the end of the pile.

GTO

adya33 · 28th January 2006, 18:06

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Originally Posted by GTO

I think the exposure, knowledge base and training gained with a top teams testing division is better than a race position at the end of the pile.
GTO

The best part of being test driver is, if you screw things up less number of people notice. Also many top level drivers have done testing job for a complete year. Including current F1 champion Fernando Alonso

Deeps · 28th January 2006, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I think the exposure, knowledge base and training gained with a top teams testing division is better than a race position at the end of the pile.

GTO

exactly! And its not like his perfoirmance on test-days will go totally unnoticed. If he can match Wurz in testing, he could get the race seat in 2007 if Rosberg turns out to be a disappointment. Plus, NK could very impress other teams and land a drive else where.

2006 will decide if NK is a capable race driver or if he will be condemned to testing for the rest of his career. Either, it'd be better for him to remain in F1 rather than seek a drive in the lower formulas.

merve_extreme · 28th January 2006, 21:07

It is atleast good that he got a chance to remain a part of F1.if he had gone out of F1 his return would have beeen very difficult.

But there are reports that he can gat a Friday drive after 3-4 GP's.This is were he can make or lose his impression.

nitrous · 28th January 2006, 21:50

I love TATA!!

Boy o boy,If not for tata,Narain would be watching F1 on ESPN and starsports.
Offtopic:
@merve_extreme: Ur signature must be a decade old

Mpower · 28th January 2006, 23:32

I can understand paying for a race seat, but paying for a 4th test driver is a little too much. Good for Narian but as a 4th driver he's never going to be on TV (wihch means other team managers cant see him). Just be lucky if you even hear of him in the news. I hope this can translate into something better for next year.

Deeps · 29th January 2006, 02:21

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Originally Posted by Mpower

I Good for Narian but as a 4th driver he's never going to be on TV (wihch means other team managers cant see him).

He'll be seen by the team-managers on the test circuits...but yes not much on TV....unless he gets to drive on fridays on some weekends.

Conan · 29th January 2006, 09:52

Good bargaining job by Tata. That logo on the nose, sure made me feel good.
NK as 4th driver in F1 is better than podium finishes in A1. I think he will be fielded on Fridays in Asian countries and Wurz in european countries.

Conan

sridhar24 · 29th January 2006, 14:31

Tata are doing a great in supporting NK. Good to see the Tata logo on the Williams.

vinod · 29th January 2006, 19:03

Interesting..just when I was thinking everything was over for NK in F1. Guess he will stick around for a while then.

kiku007 · 29th January 2006, 20:35

I'm very glad to know that Naren is staying in F1 as a Test Driver. Hope this Indian makes it BIG very soon!

I forgive TATA for all nitty gitty problems in their Car's

Afterall they are supporting the Fastest Indian in the World!

karthik247 · 29th January 2006, 23:35

TATA are taking F1 in a big way since Narain stepped in. He did do very well for Jordan last year but he'll have to do a lot more this time if he wants to stay and race for Williams.

28th January 2006, 13:10	#1
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	TATA- Williams F1's new sponsors this is great news!! Tata are sponsoring williams F1 team and Narain as their test/fourth driver. The WilliamsF1 Team today announced a major new sponsorship association with Tata, one of India’s most successful multi-disciplinary commercial conglomerates. The partnership will see the Tata brand displayed on the FW28’s nose, the drivers’ helmets and overalls, as well as on various locations across the team environment. For more: http://www.williamsf1.com/news_2701_tata.html courtesy: www.willaimsf1.com
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Yeah...in return for making NK do the dirty job away from the racing weekends, they get to put their logo on the Williams nose. Not worth it. NK should've just gone into A1....his ex-racing colleague Alex Yoong seems to be doing much better there than in F1.
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ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Does anybody have any contact addresses for Tata Racing particularly?
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28th January 2006, 17:58	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	Boy, they got prime position right on the nose! Good job by Tata offering support to Narain. I think the exposure, knowledge base and training gained with a top teams testing division is better than a race position at the end of the pile. GTO
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28th January 2006, 21:07	#7
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	It is atleast good that he got a chance to remain a part of F1.if he had gone out of F1 his return would have beeen very difficult. But there are reports that he can gat a Friday drive after 3-4 GP's.This is were he can make or lose his impression.
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28th January 2006, 21:50	#8
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I love TATA!! Boy o boy,If not for tata,Narain would be watching F1 on ESPN and starsports. Offtopic: @merve_extreme: Ur signature must be a decade old Last edited by nitrous : 28th January 2006 at 21:58.
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28th January 2006, 23:32	#9
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	I can understand paying for a race seat, but paying for a 4th test driver is a little too much. Good for Narian but as a 4th driver he's never going to be on TV (wihch means other team managers cant see him). Just be lucky if you even hear of him in the news. I hope this can translate into something better for next year.
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29th January 2006, 09:52	#11
Conan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 223 Thanked: 0 Times	Good bargaining job by Tata. That logo on the nose, sure made me feel good. NK as 4th driver in F1 is better than podium finishes in A1. I think he will be fielded on Fridays in Asian countries and Wurz in european countries. Conan
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29th January 2006, 14:31	#12
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Tata are doing a great in supporting NK. Good to see the Tata logo on the Williams.
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29th January 2006, 19:03	#13
vinod BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 131 Thanked: 9 Times	Interesting..just when I was thinking everything was over for NK in F1. Guess he will stick around for a while then.
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kiku007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AU Posts: 2,322 Thanked: 7,193 Times	I'm very glad to know that Naren is staying in F1 as a Test Driver. Hope this Indian makes it BIG very soon! I forgive TATA for all nitty gitty problems in their Car's Afterall they are supporting the Fastest Indian in the World!
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29th January 2006, 23:35	#15
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	TATA are taking F1 in a big way since Narain stepped in. He did do very well for Jordan last year but he'll have to do a lot more this time if he wants to stay and race for Williams.
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