Bernie Ecclestone, aka "the Silver Shrimp," has stated that Renault and McLaren threatened to disrupt the start of the 2009 season in Australia by boycotting the opening event in Melbourne, due to a dispute over the distribution of F1 money.
Apparently Ron Dennis, aka "Ronny the Spinner" and Flavio Briatore, aka "Frankie Snug Pants," told Bernie that if they didn't get the money they were owed, the Renault and McLaren team cars would not be going to Melbourne for the race. In the true spirit of the phrase, "Let me make you an offer you can't refuse," Bernie reportedly said, "Fine, I'll just cancel the cargo charter for the entire grid. Done. That will save me a bunch of money in charter flights."
Having had their bluff thoroughly called, Flavio and Ron relented and both team's cars are expected on the grid in Melbourne.
The Return of "THE HITMAN" to Red Bull Racing
In related news, Red Bull Racing has hired back one of the most famous "hit-men" in motor racing as a reserve driver for the 2009 team effort, yes Mr. David Coulthard, aka, Dudley Dooright, will return to threaten the entire F1 grid with bodily harm, much as he has during the last two seasons of bouncing off of almost everything with four-wheels or a guard-rail. The good news is that David will only will be called in if Sebastian Vettel or Mark Webber aren't able to finish the job themselves. Here's a clip of one of David's more famous "hit's". Enjoy!
UPDATE- Apparently David Coulthard's "contract" with Red Bull is for one weekend only. He was called into service because team reserve driver Brendan Hartley has not received his FIA superlicence.
UPDATE- Apparently David Coulthard's "contract" with Red Bull is for one weekend only. He was called into service because team reserve driver Brendan Hartley has not received his FIA superlicence.
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