In the latest round of gossip and 2010 plans, we can update you on what BMW, Toyota and Peugeot may do, along with a strange piece of news from Porsche.
- It has emerged that Luc Alphand could run BMW GT2 cars in Europe next year. The French team would have to perform major alterations to their current Corvette GT1 cars to make them eligible to race in any series next year, so a switch is not illogical. Plus BMW are keen to race in Europe...
- Peugeot Boss Serge Saulnier has said to Pitlane-vision.com that his factory squad's 2010 calendar will look much the same as 2009 - Sebring, Spa 1000km, Le Mans and Petit. Although there was a question mark over Petit
- In a bit of fun news Porsche will sue the makers of Crocs shoes for trademark infraction for using the name Cayman. While it is a little hard to envisage someone confusing the products, the makers of Crocs were notified that legal action would be taken if they didn't change the name of their shoes. And here we are....
- John Howett has said that Toyota will not sell their F1 assets despite exiting the sport. While the resources have been extensively upgraded since the manufacturer entered the sport, suggesting a realignment of their motorsport strategy rather than withdrawing altogether. You may remember that Toyota ran WRC and sportscar previously from their Cologne base
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Sam Tickell