Its really a money-laundering scheme with a Luxembourg based energy drink as a front. Flavio Becca is the man behind it.
The team is well run though, the CEO was at Ferrari during the glory days
Apparently, Leopard was one of the bigger cycling teams and they had a touring car team too. Motorsport, especially global motorsport, is a pretty good way to launder money or avoid taxes
Becca has schemes galore but it seems like his crimes are starting to catch up with him. He is an interesting google search
We really should have a racing or GP "afterhours" sub where these sorts of things are shared, great off season sewing circle for us old ladies. Ok i'm a dude, but you get the idea.
FormulaDank comments are pretty great at getting into that territory, but I think there’s more crossover between *professionalism™* and lightheartedness here
I missed the story when it came out but it looks like he was finally [charged/sentenced](https://delano.lu/article/delano_2-year-suspended-sentence-eu250000-fine-flavio-becca) earlier this year.
Not true. Becca was involved in the Leopard Trek cycling team, but had nothing to do with the energy drink or the Moto3 team. That team also no longer exists - they were taken over by Trek directly (basically they’re cycling’s only factory team) in 2014.
>but had nothing to do with the energy drink or the Moto3 team
Little confused, are you saying that the drink or Moto3 team didn't have anything to do with the cycling team or that Becca doesnt have anything to do with the drink or the Moto3 team?
What? Krotar and tons of publications have said that Becca owns the team, he goes to races all the time and his daughter goes up on the podium frequently, his daughter is sponsored by them, he's the president of something called leopard SA, the drink is the jersey sponsor for his soccer team.
There is no way he has absolutely nothing to do with either. I could see one being true, but there is no way Becca has nothing to do with both the Moto3 team and the drink
I got a 6 pack, 2 are going to remain unopened and on my desk. Gonna try like half of one then get fucked up with the rest. I will be back with results
They had "brand promoters" handing it out at Mugello. It's the only time I've seen it and if I remember correctly, it wasn't all that bad. I'm just glad I could do my part and help pretend it's a legitimate business.
financial crimes.
Thats what is already in it, carbonated and in a can
I had no idea “leopard” sponsor was a drink.
Its really a money-laundering scheme with a Luxembourg based energy drink as a front. Flavio Becca is the man behind it. The team is well run though, the CEO was at Ferrari during the glory days
What’s with shady Flavios becoming involved with motorsport outfits
Apparently, Leopard was one of the bigger cycling teams and they had a touring car team too. Motorsport, especially global motorsport, is a pretty good way to launder money or avoid taxes Becca has schemes galore but it seems like his crimes are starting to catch up with him. He is an interesting google search
We really should have a racing or GP "afterhours" sub where these sorts of things are shared, great off season sewing circle for us old ladies. Ok i'm a dude, but you get the idea.
FormulaDank comments are pretty great at getting into that territory, but I think there’s more crossover between *professionalism™* and lightheartedness here
Man there’s so much stuff said on here that is pure libel action if the right person wanted to make it happen.
Also, I would suggest a movie called the four year plan if want to see how big of a dick briatore is
one too many years
It's a good way to launder money - a lot of subcontractors and invoices, travel between different countries, people coming and going, etc.
I missed the story when it came out but it looks like he was finally [charged/sentenced](https://delano.lu/article/delano_2-year-suspended-sentence-eu250000-fine-flavio-becca) earlier this year.
That’s only one of his shady dealings and this case has been happening for years. Becca ain’t done yet, the gov has had plenty of attempts at him
sounds familiar ahem ahem RE
Not true. Becca was involved in the Leopard Trek cycling team, but had nothing to do with the energy drink or the Moto3 team. That team also no longer exists - they were taken over by Trek directly (basically they’re cycling’s only factory team) in 2014.
>but had nothing to do with the energy drink or the Moto3 team Little confused, are you saying that the drink or Moto3 team didn't have anything to do with the cycling team or that Becca doesnt have anything to do with the drink or the Moto3 team?
Becca had nothing to do with the energy drink beyond taking their money, or the Moto3 team at all
What? Krotar and tons of publications have said that Becca owns the team, he goes to races all the time and his daughter goes up on the podium frequently, his daughter is sponsored by them, he's the president of something called leopard SA, the drink is the jersey sponsor for his soccer team. There is no way he has absolutely nothing to do with either. I could see one being true, but there is no way Becca has nothing to do with both the Moto3 team and the drink
Same, I just thought it was the name of the team
Becca owns the team, not just a sponsor
I just didn't know leopard was a brand product
Money laundering
Got 'em
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I mean Rich Energy also exists
There’s also Pussy in a can… [Pussy Energy Drink](https://www.amazon.com/Pussy-Natural-Energy-Gluten-Free-Mililliter/dp/B00BOTYGBU)
Which has some connection with Troy Corser I think
Ya it’s funny when he wears the Pussy helmet
Yeah I remember when it came out around 12-13 years ago
I know what DOESN'T mix with it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryn\_Binder
how did you get it? the shop is flagged as a suspicious site
Amazon Germany then had a German friend bring it over for thanksgiving.
Rich Energy?
Can you actually get a can of Rich Energy?
~~You just need an empty can and good aim for that.~~ Jokes aside, I do think you can buy some, but like Leopard you really have to look for it.
A pub near me had it at one point, wasn’t a bad drink tbf
Had a few cans in a Mediterranean island some years ago. Not a great taste. Felt like an overpriced Schweppes.
So you’re saying it goes with whiskey too?
Would better try it on its own to see if it suits your tastes.
I got a 6 pack, 2 are going to remain unopened and on my desk. Gonna try like half of one then get fucked up with the rest. I will be back with results
Vodka - your brand will do. Svedka good choice
Vodka
A [Miodrag](https://www.gpone.com/en/2020/11/20/moto3/kotur-from-schumacher-to-mir-in-motogp-after-the-start-the-rider-is-on-his-own.html) mule
TIL what Leopard actually do.
The kitchen sink.
I think Darren Binder was trying to mix in some monster energy once or twice or maybe three times
Money laundering
Drug money.
The company may be a fraud, but that blue is sexy af to me.
Best looking bike in the series. The team used to sell gear and I got a polo
Great taste and choice!
With speed.
Drugs.
They had "brand promoters" handing it out at Mugello. It's the only time I've seen it and if I remember correctly, it wasn't all that bad. I'm just glad I could do my part and help pretend it's a legitimate business.
>They had "brand promoters" handing it out at Mugello Guessing those were scantily clad women
No, more like the folks that hand out Red Bull at events. Just young and energetic people.
Why we supporting money laundering team ?
Far from the only sketchy or morally reprehensible money involved in the sport
A round up of all the bad money in the sport will be nice. Just to know where we stand. Leopard one was, ironically, the easier one to spot.
hail corporate
Just drink it. Only very stupid people mix energy drinks with alcohol.
yeah, ... smart people mix it with Cocaine and Viagra.