Archive for April, 2007
Renault Gives Up
It’s being reported that Renault is already working on it’s 2008 entry.
“We are already working on next year’s car,” team boss Flavio Briatore revealed. “Whatever we discover on this project, we can eventually use it on the current car.”
This year’s car is a lost cause. By the way, I think Kovalinen needs a chance to [...]
Beer with Fernando
F1 champ Fernando Alonso is third on a list of people Spaniards would most like to have a beer with.
The 25-year-old attracted 5.9 per cent of a vote published by the Ipsos News Center, on behalf of the Spanish beer producers association.Alonso was beaten to the top spot by Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, with six [...]
Heidfeld Underrated
There’s always been something I like about Nick Heidfeld. I think he is underrated as a driver. Now he’s been insulted by some bloke from Toyota.
“With him, we would not improve,” Team President Howett recently told Sport Bild.Howett’s comments follow the speculation that the Cologne based squad might be contemplating signing Heidfeld – who has [...]
Michael Schumacher to Appear!
This news report makes Michael Schumacher’s appearance at the French Grand Prix sound fantasmagorical:
Multiple world champion, Michael Schumacher has confirmed that he will attend the French Grand Prix on July what looks set to be his first appearance at a Formula 1 race weekend, since he retired at the end of last year. The [...]
Al Unser Jr.: Not Guilty
A lawyer for Al Unser Jr has filed a not guilty plea in his drunk driving charge in Nevada:
Unser, of Henderson, did not appear before Justice of the Peace Stephen George, who set trial for July 11. “There’s a chance it might get resolved before that date,” Unser’s lawyer, Andrew Leavitt, said after the [...]
The Disappointing and Overpaid
Ralf Schumacher is likely to stay at Toyota due to some convoluted formula involving saving face and what former team principals want. I can’t explain it, so here:
Ex-head of research Norbert Kreyer was fired in late 2004, but he says struggling Schumacher will almost certainly not follow him through the door later in 2007 because [...]
