I confess that I've been 'sitting' on this story for a couple of weeks now, but it was only to see if there was any offical confirmation forthcomming. As of yet, there has been none. Nevertheless, back in mid-December the German publication AutoSport featured an article claiming that the Abu Dhabi state investment company Aabar was increasing it's ownership share in Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Aabar was already a financial backer in STR throught it's subsidiary, Falcon Private Bank. AutoSport states that it's new deal gives it ownership of "49 to 61 percent" of the Faenza-based squad.
As of yet, there has been no confirmation of this alledged new deal from either Aabar or Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Aabar had recently withdrawn from it's 40 percent ownership stake in the Mercedes F1 team.
I will update this story just as soon as I see any formal statements from either party involved.
i do admire your tenacity andy, in keeping this site afloat especially as quite a few people, me included, encouraged you to set it up.
my apologies for not following through. i posted this here on this thread as it was to do with ‘investment. and that is why you have done, invested your time.
,maybe some serious lobbying should take place to see if there are more people interested in the fate and future of toro rosso.
i will try to get over here more often ands see if i can help out. the problem is that when people see me posting they may run the other way hahaha.
i like ricciardo’s comments and hopefully TR will give him a car that will enable him to shine and exhibit those talents that i believe he has in bucket loads.
Yes Andy, your usual great job. Hang in there as the season will soon be upon us and things will pick up. Don't be a stranger and let me know if there's anything I can help with.
hahaha duffer, the big difference is that my rubbish is good rubbish and yours, well let’s not get off on the wrong foot at this early stage of the season.
shouldn’t be too long now before duffers soul mate/shadow/alter ego rushes to the scene as usual. a bit like blowflies in the paddock eh?
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