Pic: McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 car in Mumbai

theMAG · 17th December 2006, 17:48

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

i would still prefer to see the mclaren f1..
and like danlalan said.. they should take that f1 add off the air since kimis not with mclaren anymore.

Technically he's still with McLaren till 31-12-2006. He's relieved from testing and development

Nikhilb2008 · 17th December 2006, 21:25

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Technically he's still with McLaren till 31-12-2006. He's relieved from testing and development

yeah..... Thing is, Renault refused to let Alphanso go to McLaren early saying that he need to fulfill some contractual obligations.

So, McLaren also refuse to let Kimi go to Ferrari early.

And till he joins Ferrari, he will be advertising with McLaren

milin · 17th December 2006, 23:46

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Originally Posted by danlalan

awesome dude. i seriously wonder why have they got this car down...probably for J.WALKER publicity.

its down for the Johnnie Walker Race Day at Mahalaxmi Race course.
its been bought down by Diageo, as they want to promote the Race Day big time and make it memorable,somethin along the lines of Poonawalla Breeders Million and UB group sponsered race days.

Apparently the insuarnce for the car cost Diageo 15 lakhs as the car is scheduled to go to various cities.....cost of transportation..40 lakhs..

Mugen_Power · 18th December 2006, 01:33

Hey Nikhil Nice Find..
Thanks For Sharing..

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

khanak · 18th December 2006, 01:44

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Originally Posted by nikhilb2008

yeah..... Thing is, Renault refused to let Alonso go to McLaren early saying that he need to fulfill some contractual obligations.

So, McLaren also refuse to let Kimi go to Ferrari early.

And till he joins Ferrari, he will be advertising with McLaren

Correction.......

Nikhilb2008 · 18th December 2006, 01:56

naaah....correction not needed.

I was actually being polite to Alphanso. Under normal circumstances, I would have typed "Fernando Crybaby Alphanso"

Anyway, the thread title has been changed...for the better

Thanks Mod !!

MustangMan · 18th December 2006, 12:24

Alonso is allowed to test with Mclaren, but the car is to have no sponsor logos, he is to wear plain overalls and a white helmet. New boy Lewis Hamilton has gone faster than him on the last day testing at Jerez. Kimi did make an apperance at the Ferrai pits (dont remember where) to have a look and talk to the engineers.

naveendhyani · 18th December 2006, 12:49

its in the air that renault were paid $ 2.5 mil to secure that last day of testing for "cry baby"

bikefreak · 18th December 2006, 16:55

How come no one is discussing this interesting piece of information that accompanied the picture ?!
We're gonna have a race track in Navi Mumbai ??!!

"WIAA Officials refused to say why the car was in the City,But sources said tat with an F1 Track Proposed off Navi Mumbai and WIAA being a member of FIA,its likely that the car is here for promotional purposes.
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fast_ajmal · 20th December 2006, 20:24

is it for real,wow, just wanna get a grip on it

syedhafeez · 2nd November 2008, 00:52

The other day it had even come to Hyderabad. It was just chassis without the engine.

speedy · 2nd November 2008, 10:19

Like pointed out the car will be here for promotional purposes. It is still not here and the run would be on the 29th or 30th of this month.

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18th December 2006, 01:56	#21
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	naaah....correction not needed. I was actually being polite to Alphanso. Under normal circumstances, I would have typed "Fernando Crybaby Alphanso" Anyway, the thread title has been changed...for the better Thanks Mod !!
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18th December 2006, 12:24	#22
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	Alonso is allowed to test with Mclaren, but the car is to have no sponsor logos, he is to wear plain overalls and a white helmet. New boy Lewis Hamilton has gone faster than him on the last day testing at Jerez. Kimi did make an apperance at the Ferrai pits (dont remember where) to have a look and talk to the engineers.
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18th December 2006, 12:49	#23
naveendhyani BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 542 Thanked: 9 Times	its in the air that renault were paid $ 2.5 mil to secure that last day of testing for "cry baby"
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18th December 2006, 16:55	#24
bikefreak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 276 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	How come no one is discussing this interesting piece of information that accompanied the picture ?! We're gonna have a race track in Navi Mumbai ??!! "WIAA Officials refused to say why the car was in the City,But sources said tat with an F1 Track Proposed off Navi Mumbai and WIAA being a member of FIA,its likely that the car is here for promotional purposes. "
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20th December 2006, 20:24	#25
fast_ajmal Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cochin Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	is it for real,wow, just wanna get a grip on it
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2nd November 2008, 00:52	#26
syedhafeez BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 975 Thanked: 368 Times	The other day it had even come to Hyderabad. It was just chassis without the engine.
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2nd November 2008, 10:19	#27
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	Like pointed out the car will be here for promotional purposes. It is still not here and the run would be on the 29th or 30th of this month.
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