Force India considering an entire new name for 2019

Published on 25 Aug 2018 10:06

By: Fergal Walsh

Force India is considering a fresh name for the 2019 season following its new ownership. The team was saved from administration during the summer break by a consortium of investors led by Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll, father of Williams driver Lance.

On the build-up to the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, the team announced that it had been rebranded to Racing Point Force India for the rest of the season. Otmar Szafnauer was appointed as its team principal following the departure of Bob Fernley.

On Friday, Szafnauer revealed that the Silverstone outfit is considering changing its identity entirely for 2019: "We’ve got some time to decide that,” he said during the FIA press conference.

“But I believe now that we are a new entrant with Force India as a chassis name, for us to change we will have to get approval from the Formula One Commission. So we’ve got to come up with a name that will be lasting and appropriate and also be approved by the Formula One Commission. So I don’t know what that is. This is brand new, but the good news is that we’ve got a few months to think about it before we have to enter for next year.”

The team has been stripped of its points its collected in the opening half of the season, as it is officially a new entry. However, it will inherit its predecessor's engine usage allocation.

“We had confirmation today from Charlie [Whiting] that we will continue with the engine allocation and gearbox allocation as if we never ceased racing,” said Szafnauer. “I think in his eyes he thought that was the most fair thing to do vis-a-vis the other teams, so that’s how we’re going to go forward.”

Jonny B

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SUNDAY STROLL

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Aug 25 2018 - 20:45

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Hepp

Posts: 200
Our chance for Canadian stereotyping and puns.
I open with;
Forced Igloo Racing Eh! (F.I.R.E.)
Stroll and Son(s)
Maple Syrup Madness
Hosers and Company
.... Please ... I welcome more
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- Aug 25 2018 - 10:35
- Hepp
  
  Posts: 200
  I like "Stroll " .... with a big "S" on it so we can comment on watching that S-car go (Escargot)
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  Aug 25 2018 - 10:40
- Hepp
  
  Posts: 200
  Calle ? you should have some I'd chuckle from.
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  Aug 25 2018 - 10:47
- calle.itw
  
  Posts: 8,527
  Not in my most creative mode, but maybe Force Stroller? Stroller F1 Team? Force Sorry would be nice. As long as they have "Sorry" written on the rear wing, I'll be happy. :)
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  Aug 25 2018 - 11:41
xoya

Posts: 583
Lance.
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- Aug 25 2018 - 12:23
michielhimself

Posts: 132
BuyWin Team. At least the lettering of the main sponsor won't need to change...
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- Aug 25 2018 - 14:05
- Hepp
  
  Posts: 200
  good effort
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  Aug 26 2018 - 08:21
f1dave

Posts: 782
Daddy's $ $ $
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- Aug 25 2018 - 16:20
Jonny B

Posts: 2
SUNDAY STROLL
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- Aug 25 2018 - 20:45
- Hepp
  
  Posts: 200
  getting better
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  Aug 26 2018 - 08:20
Kean

Posts: 692
Bring back Jordan to the grid
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- Aug 25 2018 - 22:11
- Hepp
  
  Posts: 200
  Michael Jordan now owns the Washington Wizards in NBA ... doubt if he has the cash.
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  Aug 26 2018 - 08:18

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