News Details
Caterham could overcome missed crowdfunding target
Friday's deadline looks set to come and go without Caterham raising the $3.7 million it needs through crowdfunding.
The team, in administration and fighting to keep its official entry alive by making the Abu Dhabi grid, has raised only just over $2 million within hours of its self-imposed deadline expiring.
Gerard Lopez, who as owner of Lotus is frustrated that F1's income model and high costs are threatening the survival of small teams, said it is "sad" Caterham even had to revert to the controversial use of fans' hard-earned money.
"Formula one, which is a $1.6 billion business, and distributes over $900 million, and we're being asked if crowdfunding is a good idea to bring...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Caterham crowd funding scheme set to fail
End of the road for Caterham?
Friday's deadline looks set to come and go...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Caterham raises $1.6m through crowdfunding in 48 hours
Formula One team Caterham has raised more than £1 million ($1.6...
10y ago from F1Pulse.com
Caterham crowdfunding project hits 50%
– The Caterham crowdfunding initiative is now at 50% of its target...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
Caterham to use crowdfunding
Caterham are launching an ambitious crowdfunding project in an attempt to...
10y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Martin's first day back with Aprilia in...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez scrapes into Q2 at MotoGP Czech Grand...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez leads the way in second Brno MotoGP...
The complex interchangeable conditions sees Marc Marquez lead the field...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar practice on slick...
IndyCar travels north of the Canadian border this weekend to tackle the...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Taylor Barnard rejected McLaren IndyCar and WEC offers...
Taylor Barnard has turned down the chance to race for Arrow McLaren in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Sensational Solberg leads Rally Estonia!
It may be just a one-off outing in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'I'm somebody who goes with my gut feeling a lot' -...
New Arsenal signing Noni Madueke has explained that he's a player who...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Xavi Simons player profile: How much would the Chelsea...
RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons is currently one of the most sought-after...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'The conversations are continuing' - Fabrizio Romano...
Arsenal and Sporting CP are reportedly battling over 7 million of the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal sign Madueke from Chelsea for £52m
Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a deal...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton domination triggers 'conflict' at Ferrari
Former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner has claimed... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
McLaren issue surprising Max Verstappen stance as Mercedes...
Check out the biggest stories from Friday, July... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
Mercedes F1 star Valtteri Bottas takes on new role in...
Mercedes F1 star Valtteri Bottas has been joking... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com