Brexit no longer scares the teams

The prospect of Brexit no longer really worries F1 teams based across the Channel.

Published on 07/11/2019 à 17:37

Medhi Casaurang

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Brexit no longer scares the teams

Even if the 27 of the European Union accepted, on Wednesday October 23, the principle of a further postponement of Brexit beyond October 31, and that the agreement reached between London and Brussels regulates the conditions of the divorce and allows a negotiated exit, the stables remain on guard and have emergency plans.

“We have prepared, like all other companies, for a potential impact, confirmed Toto wolff in Mexico. It is certain that we will be affected because our business is based on “just-in-time” in terms of suppliers, but we will keep our heads above water.

We put a lot of effort into understanding what the impact might be for us and acted accordingly to be prepared no matter what. »

“We also did our research, added Christian Horner. Deal, no-deal, extension, we have covered all scenarios. In a general way, I think people are tired of all this and want it to end one way or another.

It's a bit of a comedy at the moment, the big show of British politics. Whatever happens, we will cope. We took our precautions. » «

 We planned for the worst and hoped for the best, concluded Otmar Szafnauer, general manager of Racing Point. We are ready for all eventualities whether it happens, tomorrow or after, whether there is an agreement or not. » Today it seems that the new date set is January 31, 2020…

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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