Heidfeld admits he won’t pay superlicense... yet


By BMWF1Talk
February 19 2009

Today emerged that the BMW Sauber driver, Nick Heidfeld, is not one of the three F1 drivers that has already paid for its superlincense, despite the controversy of the last couple of weeks. It first rose when drivers expressed their concerns about a FIA’s high increase in their racing license. The rest of the content: "I haven't paid." told the German driver to Gulf Daily News, newspaper of Bahrain, where he is testing at the moment.

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Heidfeld admits he won’t pay superlicense... yet
Discussion started by BMW Sauber F1 (IP Logged), 19/02/2009 21:35
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19/02/2009 21:35
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gturner
gturner
19/02/2009 23:05
If other reports are true, then the most any other athlete has to pay for a license is $4000 for a NASCAR driver. To have to pay so more than other well-paid drivers is absurd. Even worse is Mosley's argument that it's an appropriate price due to the drivers living in tax havens. Does that mean a driver who stays in his home country shouldn't pay as much? More importantly, Mosley claims it's only a about 2% of a drivers salary, but what if a rookie driver comes in and has an unbelievable year? It could be a massive chunk of cash if the driver is being paid an "entry level" rate.

Gemm
Gemm
20/02/2009 13:07
Where is Nick saying that ho WON'T pay??

He only says he did not pay yet...

Walsingham
Walsingham
20/02/2009 13:25
Quote:
Gemm
Where is Nick saying that ho WON'T pay??
He only says he did not pay yet...

Dont let facts ruin great title (Sm14)

sessions
sessions
20/02/2009 15:18
I wound not care how much money I had, I would only care if it is justified ? I'd know for sure, I would be with Nick at the end of the of the payment line until it is all resolved.

sessions

run1fast
SonnyT
20/02/2009 15:47
Is th elicense fee related to some cost associated with the FIA's services provided to the drivers and the sport, or is it just a simple money grab?

My guess is that Max thinks that taking more from F1 drivers is "progressive".

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barteks
20/02/2009 15:55
So who's gonna replace him? eye rolling smiley

I think that Klien needs to pay only 10k euros.

2008 Prediction Champion




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devil500
devil500
20/02/2009 17:24
[www.autoblog.com]

Indy car takes a swipe at the FIA and their ridiculous fees.

German Rocket
German Rocket
20/02/2009 19:26
* Pay or drive elsewhere ( Max )


Not paying for Nick means;

No WDC title this year !



Simple isn´t it ?

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Raid Phoenix
20/02/2009 19:43
Quote:
Gemm
Where is Nick saying that ho WON'T pay??
He only says he did not pay yet...

In the whole article of Gulf newspaper he says he won't pay until this things are clarified between GPDA and FIA.
As well I don't contradictions between the title and that quote winking smiley
The fact is that he hasn't paid, nor he will pay in the pay future. As simple as that

Racing against the machine!

devil500
devil500
21/02/2009 01:21
I have a feeling Robert also didn't pay.

sessions
sessions
21/02/2009 09:44
Robert's waiting for Poland to print more currency to cover his deposits from last year.
Come on it's a joke. Just a little fun while we wait.

sessions

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barteks
21/02/2009 11:07
I'm sure that Robert doesn't keep his money in Polish banks. In fact he should be happy to go to Poland now and get 5 zlotys for 1 euro eye popping smiley

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Scarletkatz
Scarletkatz
21/02/2009 15:26
Quote:
devil500
I have a feeling Robert also didn't pay.

Quote:
Autosport
Q. Do you have a superlicense yet for this year?
RK: For now I don't know.

That makes me think he's paid but it hasn't been signed off by the FIA yet. If he hadn't paid wouldn't he have said "no"? Or is this just Robert being Robert again?

sessions
sessions
21/02/2009 18:05
5 Zloty's for one Euro ! How many Zloty's for a beer ?

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Raid Phoenix
21/02/2009 20:30
Quote:
That makes me think he's paid but it hasn't been signed off by the FIA yet. If he hadn't paid wouldn't he have said "no"? Or is this just Robert being Robert again?

I think its good old Robert agian, not wanting to talk about the issue winking smiley

Racing against the machine!

Gemm
Gemm
21/02/2009 22:41
Quote:
sessions
5 Zloty's for one Euro ! How many Zloty's for a beer ?

1,5-2,0 in shop
5,0/10,0 in pub/club

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turboturtle
23/02/2009 15:33
Quote:
gturner
Even worse is Mosley's argument that it's an appropriate price due to the drivers living in tax havens.
but the money raised by the new licence fees will not go to any taxation departament of any country. as i have said before: max (or bernie, or fia for that matter) is not a tax departament, or a representative of such an institution. max is just shaking the drivers because he wants a pice of action and he thinks they won't step up. i wonder when will he start sending goons into teams' garrages,or drill some kneecaps and brake some thumbs...
regards tt

ps it would be funny if there were no drivers at melbourne gp. tv stations would not be happy...

gturner
gturner
24/02/2009 03:32
The pathetic part about all of this is that the money is supposedly needed for safety improvements, but F1 doesn't actually pay for any improvements. They just make mandates for the teams and circuits, so why do they need the money? And why just F1? If the FIA truly needed this money, why not spread the cost among drivers in other series who also benefit from the improvements being made? At least the IRL actually owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and I'm pretty sure NASCAR puts some money into safety improvements at it's tracks.

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Raid Phoenix
27/02/2009 11:04
Drivers to pay license, despite still disagreing, at: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73450

Racing against the machine!

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turboturtle
27/02/2009 22:29
looks like max should be mafia's inforcer...

regards tt

ps i suppose s&m sessions with multiple hookers don't come cheap...



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