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Are political tactics becoming more frequent?; Off-track not on-track
Topic Started: Aug 1 2007, 07:07 AM (94 Views)
Paul_Murtagh
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With the latest spy scandal taking up the majority of the F1 headlines these days, are the attempted use of dirty tactics becoming a more frequent thing in F1? Do teams now consider beating their rivals off-track in the political game just as important as beating their rivals on-track?

In recent seasons we have seen the Michelin wide tyre, mass dampers, secondary fuel tanks and now the spy scandal dominate the headlines, getting more discussion on forums like this than the actual racing
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everythingoes
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The greater intrusion of media in sports and in aspects outside of the sport has definitely contributed to this phenomenon. I'm not sure that trying to bend rules, trying to get info about rival teams is anything new in this sport. But more and more teams are trying to win the PR war when such a thing comes to light. Or maybe smaller infringements are getting highlighted more.
Remember, the sponsors, team fan -bases etc are getting more of a voice, because the media will thrust a mike in their faces more often, So, spin doctors are getting more active.
Its a sign of the times we live in, unfortunately.
The current spy battle is being fought, probably more strenuously in the media than it is in the courts.
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safc_fan89
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Yes, definitely. If Ferrari show as much determination in the courts as they have done to the press, they stand a chance of getting the decision they want. But it makes them look weak IMO.
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