Given that Formula One is now completely and utterly dominated by major automotive companies is it sensible to call time on the "garagistas" ?
A possible alternative could be the Moto GP model of satellite teams. Interestingly the Formula One model of a self built chassis and factory made engine was tried by former 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts with his KR1 machine, which only ever had sporadic success.
I can hardly believe that I'm saying all this as everyone in this forum probably knows how I love to was lyrically about the Ford Cosworth era. B)
But the hard unpleasant facts are the hard unpleasant facts! :O
Ferrari could re-brand the satellite team as "Alfa Romeo" (assuming they're not doing that already)

In the Moto GP paddock a few years ago Piaggio who were running separate rentries by Derbi Cagiva and KTM decided to rationalise and have all three companies run the same 125cc bikes.
A possible alternative could be the Moto GP model of satellite teams. Interestingly the Formula One model of a self built chassis and factory made engine was tried by former 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts with his KR1 machine, which only ever had sporadic success.
I can hardly believe that I'm saying all this as everyone in this forum probably knows how I love to was lyrically about the Ford Cosworth era. B)
But the hard unpleasant facts are the hard unpleasant facts! :O
Ferrari could re-brand the satellite team as "Alfa Romeo" (assuming they're not doing that already)
In the Moto GP paddock a few years ago Piaggio who were running separate rentries by Derbi Cagiva and KTM decided to rationalise and have all three companies run the same 125cc bikes.