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Old 15-09-2007, 02:35
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Originally Posted by steve@thaib View Post
I think it's more about politics than sport. The amount of the fine is shocking, and is also compounded by the stripping of constructor's points (the teams get paid per point). I don't know how much financial clout Mclaren have but this could conceivably wipe them out.


from everything i have read and heard, this is a drop in the bucket for them
i heard they are all cash flow positive and generate 500mil/yr in profit

all in all, will cost them upwards of 300mil when you factor in not competing for the 80mil plus psonsorship money
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