The October issue of BusinessF1 issue looks at the pairing of Flavio Briatore and Oliver Oakes at Alpine Racing and calls them ‘The Odd Couple’ after the famous movie, starring Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau. A detailed news story examines the progress towards the sale of the team to either Oliver Oakes - or an American consortium. BusinessF1 takes another look at the career of Claire Williams and concludes she was unfairly blamed for a lot of the problems that occurred at Williams Racing. The decision of Carlos Sainz to join Williams Racing is also examined and concludes that it is “madness.” Red Bull’s declaration that Christian Horner is innocent of the charges laid against him by Fiona Hewitson after a report by a new barrister is examined in detail.
McLaren Automotive is benefitting from an upsurge in the Formula One team’s fortune, but it desperately needs an SUV in its model range. Sir Stirling and Lady Susie Moss left a $38 million fortune but no will. It has left their only son, Elliot Moss as the controversial sole heir – this is the full and unedifying story of a family saga. Finally, Tom Hartley Jnr talks with Zak Brown about cars. Plus 14 pages of news and all the regular columnists.
