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Hellmund: We had agreed to terms to buy Manor
The rescue of Manor nearly happened according to businessman Tavo Hellmund who led a consortium in a bid to takeover the struggling backmarker team, but all the efforts to save the team came to naught. Hellmund, a key figure in securing the United States Grand Prix in Austin, told F1i, “At one point we had agreed to terms. We made two stabs at it. We offered 22 million pounds a year and one-half ago. The first go-round, we were even going to involve Anthony Hamilton, Lewis’ dad.' “We were looking to form a partnership with one of the big manufacturers, Mercedes or Honda. We had conversations with both. That way you can get motors — discounted motors — and get a driver.' Hellmund...
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