an absolutely watertight case. |
And for us that just didn't happen. We were carrying the same passengers in February, and projected through March that we were carrying, as we were in January. |
And we were only seeing, at best, the sort of mid-30s. |
I always said I would sell Minardi if someone could invest in the team and keep them at Faezna in Italy and such an offer has come along, |
I am going to be very sad to leave this paddock and the sport I love, |
I am going to be very sad to leave this paddock and the sport I love. I have always said, however, that I would consider selling the team if a serious potential buyer could meet certain key conditions. |
I have always said, however, that I would consider selling the team if a serious potential buyer could meet certain key conditions. |
I leave Minardi in a lot healthier state than when I bought it in 2000. |
I'd like to come back. I'm certainly not finished with Formula One. |
If there are two championships, I would love to come back in the manufacturers' one. |
It will be all about moving further forward. |
It's a sad day for Formula One when the privateers really do go, but I think we are entering into a new era where the privateers are the Red Bulls, they are really well funded. |
It's a very sad day and I really wish there was another solution. |
Like many drivers, Fernando started his career with Minardi, and even in those early days, there were obvious signs of his huge natural talent and ability. It was equally clear that with the right team and the right car at the right moment, (Alonso winning the title) was always going to happen. |
Only time will tell if it is a good day for Formula One or a bad day for Formula One, but unfortunately, and I don't like to say this, I don't think it will prove to be a good day. |