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Old 1 Jan 2008, 20:53 (Ref:2097716)   #78
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knighty should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridknighty should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Bentley03
I think the suggestion is that this would be an 'engine deal' for an existing LMP1 team (either leased, like the Audi/Swiss Spirit deal or a full works backed/funded deal along the lines of the Creation/Aim deal).
but which existing team has the prestige and clout to carry the AM badge via a customer engine deal?.......I would be surprised to see this happen, as there arent any existing teams of this pedigree for such a major name.......Prodrive would have to do the whole job to ensure the results follow, much like Acura have done with the Lola and Courage chassis.......P1 is the logical next step for the prodrive team.......I cant see it happening any other way.
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