Which car manufacturer would you like to see in f1?

Despite the financial setbacks.


I would like to see Aston Martin, Audi and maybe Pagani racing in f1.|||I would say any brand under the Volkswagen family. VW would be able to have a well funded team which could easily become a front running team.


More front running teams would make f1 more interesting, as anyone of a handful of teams can be on the top step of the podium at any race.


No more days when it was either ferrari or mclaren on the top step.|||Lada. Why not? Government financial backing, huge production facilities, no foreign debt or over-investment to weigh them down in the financial crisis.





I love Ladas and they really are a lot quicker than people ever give them credit for! The race-tuned ones are pretty competitive, and they certainly have the resources to give F1 a good go.





Being realistic about other manufacturers on people's wish-lists, Lambo tried and failed at F1 already, and probably couldn't afford to try again. Porsche don't appear to be interested in moving in that direction (they had to be persuaded to join up with McLaren in the 1980s, and they didn't pay for anything, they just made the engine with other people's money)...they also have their hands full trying to complete their buy-out of Volkswagen, which of course owns Audi, who have already invested too much time and money in their diesel technology for sportscar racing for them to move into F1. Aston Martin are also going down the Le Mans route, with a probable 3 car entry at Le Mans this year. As for Hyundai, who knows? They just took their first steps into "Formula" racing a little while ago with the launch of the Formula LGB Hyundai championship in India, so maybe they might make the step up in the future.|||I'd like to see companies from all over the world take more interest in Formula 1 as both a sport and a big marketing tool!





Audi seem to be stepping back from their sportscar program, whether it is to come in F1 we don't know, but it would be good to have them





Hyundai would be an interesting one, as they alone of Asian manufacturers (other than Japan) have proved that they can build a good road car. It was rumoured a few years back that they would enter but nothing has come of it yet.





I'd also like to see an American company back in F1, most hopefully Ford. They could source it through their profitable European arm and maybe with an American racing team behind them like Penske. Ganassi or Andretti-Green to run the operation.





Aston Martin would be fantastic, but they're more concerned with the LMP program at the moment.





We need Honda back! They suffered from too much Tokyo interference in team affairs but they are a worldwide respected name and have huge heritage in all forms of motorsport!





One more... I'd like to see another Italian firm return to F1... Any of the Fiat group companies... Alfa Romeo, Maserati... Fiat themselves... I know they have to finance Ferrari somewhat, but the Scuderia can be pretty self-reliant in the future with the cost-cutting procedures, maybe paving the way for Maserati or Alfa Romeo to come back!?!|||As many have said, its unlikely we'll see any new manufacture teams enter the sport in the next 3-5 years, as money is so tight.


On a personal note, Id like to see Lotus back, which for many reasons is close to impossible but like Alfa Romeo and Lancia, they were innovative pioneers of new ideas and from real sports car making companies.


In another financial time Audi and Peugeot could come in and do very well (I feel) but that would leave Le Mans weak.|||If i'm not wrong, Aston Martin did have plans to enter F1 in their early years, but the plan was scrapped. i think Graham Hill was supposed to drive for them. that's sad.





Audi, i'm not sure if that's possible, unless VW allows it. they are really good at Le Mans, that's where they should stick, but it'll be great if they can supply engines.





Pagani, well, not gonna happen. they're not a huge company to be able to finance a winning team.





out of the 3, Audi as an engine manufacturer will be a nice addition into F1.





all said and done, i would like to see a private team enter F1, someone like williams or Jordan. i'm bored watching factory owned/supported teams win.|||As an American I would love to see GM join the fray. As an American I also know how serious our auto crisis is in this country. There are a few things that need to happen before an American manufacturer steps up to try F1 again.





1) Many years of consecutive profits in sales of road cars and overall financial success. (which will be no time soon)





2) More races in North America. That would generate more interest





3) Last but not least I think there would need to be a successful American driver in F1 on the scale of Mario Andretti in his prime, no small feat to say the least.





I guess this all adds up to slim and none: The chances of an American manufacturer competing in F1 in the near or distant future.








Rosbif has already touched on Audi and Porsche's issues. I mean hell, if we couldn't keep the most profitable car manufacturer in the world (Honda) in F1 how do we attract new ones? Sort of depressing when you think about it.|||Definitely Porsche and Lamborghini.





I believe that they will bring a different aspect to the sport which will certainly liven things up, especially with Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini fighting for market share in the supercar market. Maybe not that much Porsche, but definately Ferrari and Lamborghini|||Lamborghini.. I remember their V12 engines that Larousse and Ligier used in the late 80's / early 90's sounded awesome





Saleen (Le Mans / GT experience)





Lancia (Rallying / Endurance racing experience)





Alfa Romeo (Bring some more Italian flare to F1)





Ruf (Not sure if they are a proper manufacturer but the name would sound good in F1)





Pagani.. to build the most extreme looking F1 car|||my first choice would be GM with team principal Dan Gurney, Scott Speed (i know i know but he is the only american with f1 experience) as the veteran driver, and gram rahal and marco andretti as #2 and test driver|||Porsche.... Audi.... Lambo....Alfa Romeo....Jaguar..... Ford.... Nissan..... and of course HONDA....not a fan of Honda, but i understood their rich racing heritage... didnt really understand why they pulled out...|||I would love to see an American Manufacturer again in the F1 maybe Chevrolet this time or Ford making its return would be great.


A Nissan team Also sounds nice.|||I have always wanted to see Audi and Porsche in formula one i think they would make great teams, and that would give the sport more competition.|||LOTUS|||Honda !!!


but I麓d also like Jaguar, Audi, Alfa Romeo Peugeot and Porsche,|||Hyundai !!!!! lmao, just kiddin, probably aston martin...|||Audi or Ascari A10 or Koenigsegg CCX|||Nissan would be interesting|||Kia - That would be hillarius|||Honda|||Porsche and Bugatti.