Lowndes still sponsor-less, but looking sharp for AGP
28/2/2001 20:30 (V8 Wire - Jason Whittaker) -
Craig Lowndes’ much-hyped Ford mount broke cover today, in a surprising stealth-like livery.
Lowndes' ex-SBR No. 00 Falcon looks mean in its stealth-like livery
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Lowndes took the covers off his weapon for this week’s Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix support event in Melbourne this morning, adorned in a mean charcoal and silver, Ford-inspired design. Lowndes’ race suit reflects the highly unconventional Ford colours.
As for the long-awaited sponsorship announcement, today’s launch was a non-event. Lowndes will carry Ford signage only into this weekend’s non-championship showdown, while details of the team’s financiers won’t be announced until the lead-up to Phillip Island.
Said Lowndes at today’s Gibson Motorsport semi-launch; "The car looks aggressive, it looks great!"
"I’m used to racing in lighter colours, but I’ve always preferred black road cars. I can’t wait to see how it’ll look on the track tomorrow," he said.
Lowndes gets his first taste of Ford-powered competition in practice tomorrow morning, ahead of the all-important qualifying session late afternoon.
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