Tony Teixeira

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Tony Teixeira (2007)

Antonio Carlos Guedes "Tony" Teixeira (* 19 ?? in Portugal ) is a South African businessman and former motorsport official.

Career

Teixeira was CEO of DiamondWorks Ltd. from May 2001 to July 2006 . (renamed “ Energem Resources Inc. ” in May / June 2004 ), which mined and traded mineral resources - primarily oil and diamonds - in ten African countries and China , and was subsequently deputy until the company's bankruptcy in late 2010 / early 2011 CEO.

In January 2000 Teixeira was accused by the then Africa Representative of the British Foreign Office , Peter Hain , of having delivered diesel fuel to UNITA rebels in Angola , which would have meant a violation of UN sanctions . Teixeira vehemently denied this and stated that it could only be a matter of confusion.

A1GP

Teixeira was chairman of the A1GP series from mid-2006 until the end of 2010 . He previously acted as deputy chairman alongside Sheikh Maktum Hascher Maktum Al Maktum from 2004 and is considered to be a co-founder of the racing series. For a long time, Ferrari's commitment as an engine supplier from the 2008/2009 season was seen as his greatest achievement .

Formula 1 plans

Tony Teixeira has repeatedly expressed interest in entering Formula 1 . He initially considered buying Spyker or Toro Rosso at the end of 2007 , but according to his own statement, these plans failed because of the 2010 ban on so-called customer cars. In February 2009, another scenario became known, according to which Teixeira could set up its own F1 team with the help of Portuguese government funds. A site near the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve could serve as a basis and the team that has already designed and built the current A1GP car could be used as the car designers . In addition, Teixeira announced an interim interest in taking over the Honda Racing F1 team. At the end of January 2010, he confirmed various reports, according to which he could act as a sponsor - for example in the form of a partnership - at the new Campos Grand Prix racing team . However, these ambitions were subsequently dashed.

The declared aim of his efforts was always to give the current A1GP champions the opportunity to prove themselves in Formula 1.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Antonio Carlos Guedes Teixeira on DirectorCheck energem.com
  2. ↑ A1GP boss: "We are not just about motorsport" motorsport-total.com
  3. ↑ Energem goes into bankruptcy without telling shareholders. telegraph.co.uk, February 21, 2011, accessed January 5, 2012 .
  4. ↑ Corporate info ( Memento from June 17, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) energem.com
  5. ↑ Hain accuses five of smuggling for Unita guardian.co.uk
  6. ↑ A1 Grand Prix Expansion  ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) www.a1gp1.com@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / a1gp1.com
  7. ↑ Teixeira wanted an A1GP Formula 1 team at motorsport-total.com
  8. ↑ Exclusive: A1GP boss on the way to Formula 1 motorsport-total.com
  9. ↑ A1GP boss Teixeira shows interest in Honda-Team focus.de
  10. ↑ Teixeira ambition to bring A1 into F1  ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) a1.gpgrid.com@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / a1gp1.com
personal data
SURNAME Teixeira, Tony
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Teixeira, Antonio Carlos Guedes (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION South African businessman and motorsport official of Portuguese origin
DATE OF BIRTH 20th century
PLACE OF BIRTH Portugal